Wash matta rice well. Take it in a pressure cooker. Add fenugreek, salt, turmeric and water. Pressure cook for 3 whistle. Once pressure is released. OPen the lid. add more water and mix well.
Grind ingredients given for grinding to a coarse paste.
Add this to the rice and salt. Mix well. Bring it to a boil.
Now heat coconut in a pan. fry shallots and curry leaves till crispy and pour this over the rice. mix well. Serve.