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May 26, 2018
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RAMZAN NOMBU KANJI

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Quran was revealed.Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset.In Southern states such as Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, Muslims break their fast with nonbu kanji. The Nombu Kanji is a nutritious, rich, gruel made of raw rice and dal, cooked to a smooth porridge consistency and seasoned with spices

Take raw rice , wash it in water 3 to 4 times. Soak the rice in water for 10 minutes

 

After soaking, drain the water completely

Dry the rice on a cloth for 15 minutes

Once the rice is dried and has very little moisture left, pulse it in a mixie one or two times so that each grain of rice gets broken into 2 to 3 pieces. Set aside

Ingredients

Heat oil in a pan and add in one clove and a small half inch piece of cinnamon.Add in the fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) and the yellow moong dal (paasi paruppu ) and fry on a low flame for 3-4 minutes until its roasted well and very fragrant.

Add in the onion, tomato and green chillies. After frying, add the rice grits and mix.

Add water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles

Open the cooker and add coconut milk, coriander leaves and the salt.

Mix well and serve

 

RAMZAN NOMBU KANJI

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 inch piece cinnamon
  • 1 clove
  • 3/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
  • 1/2 of a medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 of a ripe tomato, chopped fine
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice grits - kurunai arisi
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method

  1. First let us make rice grits. If needed, You can make it in larger quantity and store it and use it for the entire season
  2. Wash the raw rice in water 3 to 4 times. Soak for 10 minutes in water.
  3. Drain the water completely and dry the rice on a cloth for 15 minutes
  4. Pulse the rice in a mixie once or twice so each rice grain breaks into 2 to 3 pieces. Set aside
  5. Heat oil in a pan and add in one clove and a small half inch piece of cinnamon.
  6. Add in the fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) and the yellow moong dal (paasi paruppu ) and fry on a low flame for 3-4 minutes until its roasted well and very fragrant.
  7. Add in the onion, tomato and green chillies.
  8. Add in the rice grits and water.
  9. Cover the pan and cook for 4 whistles.
  10. Switch off the flame and wait for the pressure from the cooker to release naturally.
  11. Open the cooker and add coconut milk, coriander leaves and the salt.
  12. Mix well to combine. Serve hot.

Additional Info

This Kanji is very healthy, filling and easy to make .

1 Reply to "RAMZAN NOMBU KANJI"

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    Chitra Prakash May 27, 2018 (3:15 am)
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    Good

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