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    Ulundhu Kanji | Ulunthan Kanji | Urad dal Porridge

    Last Updated On: Jun 10, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Ulundhu Kanji is a popular porridge made with rice and urad dal. Let us learn to make Ulundhu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
    ulundhu kanji recipe

    Ulunthu kanji is a healthy porridge made with black urad dal and rice as main ingredients.

    This is one of the kanji recipes I wanted to give a try since a long time.I got the recipe from a friend as its a staple in their house for lunch atleast once a week.Black urad dal has a lot of health benefits and is very good for bones.We always make ulunthu kali atleast twice a month but this kanji is new to me.But after tasting it I am going to make this as regular in our menu too as I loved it.

    As a kid I never liked kali and kanji varieties and as a contrast I am so loving it.Blame it on ageing and ofcourse when you start cooking you are more health conscious I guess. The main reason being you feel more responsible for your family’s good health and look for more nutritious and healthy food.

    This ulunthan kanji is

    • nutritious
    • tasty
    • healthy
    • boosts energy etc.

    You can make this either for breakfast or lunch.Do try this healthy kanji and enjoy!

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    Ulundhu Kanji | Ulunthan Kanji | Urad dal Porridge

    Ulundhu Kanji is a popular porridge made with rice and urad dal. Let us learn to make Ulundhu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings3
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup whole black urad dal
    • 1/4 cup rice
    • 3 big garlic cloves
    • 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoon coconut
    • 3 cups water
    • 1/4 cup milk optional
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Rinse urad dal and rice well and add to cooker along with garlic, fenugreek seeds and jeera. Add 3 cups water to it, mix well.
    • Pressure cook for 6 whistles in low medium flame. Let pressure release by itself. Open mash well with a ladle. Switch off and cook.
    • Mash it well. It should be nicely mashed to a porridge consistency like this. Add water if needed. Add milk and coconut to it, mix well. Switch off. Adjust consistency according to your preference. Enjoy Ulundhu Kanji!

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    Notes

    • I used whole black urad dal but you can use split ones too.
    • You can use white urad dal also but the one with skin(black urad dal) has more health benefits packed.So I recommend using black urad dal either whole or split.
    • Add more milk or water according to the consistency you like your porridge.
    • You can even add coconut milk and skip coconut too.It gives nice flavour to the porridge.
    • It thickens with time so switch off accordingly.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ulundhu Kanji | Ulunthan Kanji | Urad dal Porridge
    Amount Per Serving (100 ml)
    Calories 134 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 48mg2%
    Potassium 68mg2%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 36IU1%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to make Ulundhu Kanji 

    1. Rinse urad dal and rice well and add to cooker along with garlic,fenugreek seeds and jeera.Add 3 cups water to it, mix well.ulundhu kanji recipe
    2. Pressure cook for 6 whisltes in low medium flame.Let pressure release by itself.Open mash well with a laddle.Switch off and cook. ulundhu kanji recipe
    3. Mash it well.It should be nicely mashed to a porridge consistency like this.Add water if needed.Add milk and coconut to it, mix well.Switch off.Adjust consistency according to your preference. ulundhu kanji recipe
    4. Serve hot or warm!

    ulundhu kanji recipe

    Expert Tips

    • I used whole black urad dal but you can split ones too.
    • I recommend using black urad dal either whole or split.You can use white urad dal also but the one with skin(black urad dal) has more health benefits packed.
    • Add more milk or water according to the consistency you like your porridge.
    • You can even add coconut milk and skip coconut too.It gives nice flavour to the porridge.
    • It thickens with time so switch off accordingly.

    ulundhu kanji recipe


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    1. Dido

      October 06, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      In your list of Instructions (#2 and #3) you write “cook” after pressure-cooking the dal/rice mixture. How long does it need to cook in that state or did you mean to write ‘cool?’ Thanks, Dido.

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      • Sharmilee J

        December 24, 2021 at 8:35 am

        I meant switch off and cook as that heat is just enough to mash the porridge.

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