Jeeraga Kanji
A famous porridge prepared specially during the time of Ramzan nombu. This special porridge is prepared mainly with rice, aashali. This very simple, tasty and healthy.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- Basmati rice 2 cup
- Aashaali 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds 2 to 3 tsp
- Water, to taste
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Coconut 1 cup
- Shallot
Preparation
Step 1
Cook rice using water.
Step 2
Add little cumin seeds.
Step 3
Soak aashali and uluva in water.
Step 4
Drain off water from aashaali.
Step 5
When it boils add uluva and aashali.
Step 6
Give it a good stir.
Step 7
Add turmeric powder and salt.
Step 8
Give it a good stir and allow it to get cooked.
Step 9
Grind shallot and cumin seeds.
Step 10
When rice gets cooked,pour this mix to the rice and give it a good stir.
Step 11
Then allow it to get boiled and then off the flame. Our kanji is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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