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    Home » Recipes » Porridge » Ulundhu Kanji | Black Gram Porridge | Ulutham Kanji

    Ulundhu Kanji | Black Gram Porridge | Ulutham Kanji

    Posted on Oct 31, 2019 · Last Updated on Jan 24, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Ulundhu Kanji Recipe | Black Urad Dal Porridge Recipe | Karuppu Ulundham Kanji

    Ulundhu Kanji Recipe | Black Urad Dal Porridge Recipe with step by step pics. Black Urad dal is a very very rich dal and it has got lots of nutrients. It is very helpful in keeping the bones strong and rich in calcium. The Porridge made using Urad Dal and Rice is so filling, and it goes very well with any spicy side dish. Now lets see how to prepare Black Urad Dal Kanji.

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    • All about Black Lentils
    • Ulundhu Kanji or Ulutham Kanji or BlackLentils Porridge
    • How to prepare Ulundhu Kanji, Pictorial:
    • Serving Suggestions:
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    All about Black Lentils

    Vigna mungo or Black gram or urad bean or ulundu paruppu (Tamil), minapa pappu (Telugu) , mungo bean or black matpe bean is a bean grown in South Asia. It is one of the most nutritious varieties of lentils.
    They are rich in Calcium, Fiber, and Protein. It is an essential ingredient for bone strength. So it is a must to include the same in our food regularly.

    Few recipes to try with Black lentils.

    • Ulundhu Choru | Black Urad Dal Rice |Urad dal rice
    • Ulundhu Kali , Black Urad Dal Kali
    • Black Urad Dal Chutney Powder | Karuppu Ulundhu Idli milagai Podi

    Ulundhu Kanji or Ulutham Kanji or BlackLentils Porridge

    Black Lentils take a little longer time to cook and since it's rich in fiber, It keeps us full for a longer time. Black lentil porridge is healthier food. It is because of this quality, it is mainly consumed during the fasting season like Ramadan or Easter Lent Season.

    Ulundhu Kanji Recipe | Black Urad Dal Porridge Recipe | Karuppu Ulundham Kanji

    How to prepare Ulundhu Kanji, Pictorial:

    1.Bring 3 cups Water to boil, add in the small onions, Garlic pods.

    2.Next add in the Fenugreek Seeds, Wash and soak the black Urad dal and rice for 30 mins.

     3.Next add in the soaked Urad Dal and Rice. Continue cooking in a medium flame until everything is cooked.

    4.If you feel the porridge is thick add in some hot water and adjust as per your preference. Add in the grated coconut and switch off the flame. Add Salt just before serving ,else it might get soar.

    Ulundhu Kanji Recipe | Black Urad Dal Porridge Recipe | Karuppu Ulundham Kanji

    Serving Suggestions:

    Serve hot with Coconut thogayal

    Similar Recipes:

    • Green Gram Porridge | Pachai Payar Kanji | Green Moong Dal Porridge
    • Jeeraka Kanji| Cumin Flavored Rice Gruel
    • Millets Porridge, No Sugar Millet Flakes Porridge
    • Ragi Bajra Porridge| Ragi Kambu Koozh| Finger Millet Bajra Savory Porridge

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    Ulundhu Kanji | Black Gram Porridge
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    Ulundhu Kanji

    Ulundhu Kanji is a healthy breakfast porridge . It is made with balck gram or balck urad dal. It is bert served with Thogayal .
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rice
    • ½ cup Black Urad Dal
    • 5 Shallots
    • 15 Garlic Pods
    • ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    • ⅓ cup Grated Coconut
    • Salt as needed
    • 3 cup Water plus as needed

    Instructions 

    • Bring 3 cups Water to boil, add in the small onions, Garlic pods,
    • Next add in the Fenugreek Seeds, Wash and soak the black Urad dal and rice for 30 mins.
    • Next add in the soaked Urad Dal and Rice. Continue cooking in a medium flame until everything is cooked.
    • If you feel the porridge is thick add in some hot water and adjust as per your preference. Add in the grated coconut and switch off the flame.
    • Add Salt just before serving ,else it might get soar.

    Notes

    • Serve hot with any thogayal.
    • Goes well with coconut thogayal.
    •  Add Salt just before serving, else it might get soar
    • Instead of water, 1 cup of milk can also be added to make it more rich.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.6g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 5mg
    Keyword Black Gram Porridge, Black Urad Dal porridge, Ulundu Kanji, Ulutham Kanji
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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