Nombu Kanji Recipe

Name: Nombu Kanji Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Tamil

Recipe By Slurrp

Nombu Kanji is a traditional South Indian porridge made during the holy month of Ramadan. It is a nutritious and filling dish that is often consumed as a pre-dawn meal to provide energy throughout the day of fasting. Nombu Kanji is made with rice, lentils, and a variety of vegetables, cooked together with aromatic spices and herbs. It is a comforting and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Ingredients For Nombu Kanji Recipe

0.5 cup Rice
0.25 cup Lentils
2 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
as needed A Few Curry Leaves
1 Onion, Chopped
1 inch Ginger, Grated
3.5 Lic Cloves, Minced
1 Carrot, Chopped
as per your need Handful Of Beans, Chopped
as needed Handful Of Peas
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
As required Salt To Taste
4 cup Water
1 tablespoon Ghee
as needed Handful Of Cashews
as per your need Handful Of Raisins

Directions : Nombu Kanji Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Wash and soak rice and lentils for 30 minutes.
STEP 2.In a large pot, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
STEP 3.Add chopped onions, ginger, and garlic. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
STEP 4.Add chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, and peas. Cook for a few minutes.
STEP 5.Add soaked rice and lentils, along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
STEP 6.Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice and lentils are cooked.
STEP 7.In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry cashews and raisins until golden brown.
STEP 8.Add the fried cashews and raisins to the cooked kanji and mix well.
STEP 9.Serve hot with pickle or yogurt on the side.

Cooking Tips

You can add any vegetables of your choice to the kanji.
For a creamier texture, you can add a little coconut milk to the kanji.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

Storage and Serving

Nombu Kanji can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the kanji in a saucepan or microwave before serving.
Serve the kanji hot with a side of pickle or yogurt for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

364

calories per serving

9 g Fat12 g Protein58 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

9 g Fat
12 g Protein
58 g Carbs
9 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
58 g
Protein
12 g
Fiber
9 g

Fats

Fat
9 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
72 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
774 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
57 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
22 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
109 mg
Manganese
2 mg
Phosphorus
211 mg
Selenium
15 mcg
Zinc
2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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