Name: Jeeraka Kanji-Cumin Flavoured Rice Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Matta rice/Basmati rice (I used 1/2 Cup matta and 1/2 cup basmati rice.); 1/2 cup Grated Coconut; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp Aashali; 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 1 / Turmeric powder; 6 nos Shallots (kunjulli); Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ghee/Oil; Water (as required); Salt (to taste)

Jeeraka Kanji-Cumin Flavoured Rice Soup

An awesome comfort food. This is a Ramadan special Dish.

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Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

1 cup Matta rice/Basmati rice I used 1/2 Cup matta and 1/2 cup basmati rice.
1/2 cup Grated Coconut
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp Aashali
1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
1 / Turmeric powder
6 nos Shallots kunjulli
Curry leaves
1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
Water as required
Salt to taste

Instructions

Pressure cook the rice with required water, aashali, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder and salt.
Grind the grated Coconut with 2 small onions, cumins into a fine paste. (Use little water)
Now add the ground coconut paste , mix it and check the consistency of the kanji.Add more water if needed. Simmer on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes .Switch off the flame.
Heat ghee/Oil in a pan and fry 4 chopped small onions and curry leaves.Pour over the kanji.
It is ready.Serve hot with van payar ularthiyathu, pappad and pickle.

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Jeeraka Kanji-Cumin Flavoured Rice Soup