Ulundhu kanji recipe, Ulunthan kanji, Urad dal porridge

Ulundhu kanji recipe a popular healthy porridge made with rice and urad dal.

Ulundhu kanji recipe with step by step pictures and video.This 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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Urad dal porridge recipe

Ulundhu kanji is a popular porridge made with rice and urad dal.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: Indian

Servings3

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whole black urad dal
• 1/4 cup rice
• 3 big garlic cloves
• 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp 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 whisltes in low medium flame.Let pressure release by itself.Open mash well with a laddle.Switch off and cook.
• Cook and 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.

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.

How to make ulundhu kanji recipe:

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.
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.
3. Cook and 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.
4. Serve hot or warm!

My tips while making urad dal porridge:

• 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.