Payaru Kanji | Green Gram Porridge

5 from 1 vote

Payaru Kanji is a healthy superfood made of green gram, garlic, and Rice. It goes well with chamanthi or Thogayal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 261kcal

In a pressure cooker add the Rice and green gram along with garlic pods. Wash well and then add the 4 cups of water.
Close the cooker and allow it to cook for 5 whistles on a medium flame. Once the pressure releases on its own, open the cooker.
To this add another 1 cup of hot water and cook for another 5-10 mins on medium flame. Now add the required salt and mix well.
Next, add in the grated coconut and mix well. Once it comes to a boil switch it off and serve.

Instead of water you can also add in Milk or coconut milk.
Usually served with thengai thogayal.
If you have added salt serve immediately. Otherwise the porridge might turn sour. Otherwise add salt as and when you serve.
Add in lots of garlic if you prefer.
Add in more water if required as the porridge gets thick over time.