Payaru Kanji | Green Gram Porridge
Payaru Kanji is a healthy superfood made of green gram, garlic, and Rice. It goes well with chamanthi or Thogayal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 261kcal
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- ½ cup Green Gram
- ½ cup Rice
- 10-15 Garlic pods
- Salt as needed
- 4+1 cups Water
- ½ cup Grated coconut
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 3.2g | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
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