Cook rava with 2 glasses of water till it becomes soft & loose.

Let it cool.

Add 1/4 glass of lukewarm water to yeast followed by 1/2 tsp of sugar.

Allow it to rise.

Grind the coconut with enough water & keep aside.

Take 2 cups rice flour in a vessel, add rava & mix well.

Add yeast & mix well.

Add ground coconut & mix well.

Crush the cardamom and add it to the batter.

:- Make sure that the batter is not too loose. It should have a medium consistency.

Keep it for 3 hrs.

After 3 hrs, add 1/2 cup of sugar or more if reqd, followed by salt & stir well.

Apply a liitle ghee/oil in a cake tin & pour the batter into it.

Put some raisins on top.

Steam it for 20 - 25 mins.

:- You can also use idli plates to steam it.

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