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Nombu Kanji Recipe | Ramzan Nombu Kanji

Nombu Kanji is a nutritious gruel made using raw rice, dal along with spices cooked till a smooth porridge consistency. Nombu Kanji is prepared in the holy month of Ramazan or Ramadan. Lets learn Nombu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures and video
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw rice You can use seeraga samba rice too
  • 1/8 cup moong dal
  • 1 medium sized onion roughly chopped
  • 1 medium sized tomato roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrot roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves tightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup thin coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
  • salt to taste

Spice powders:

To temper:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 2 nos cloves
  • 1 whole cardamom
  • 1 no green chilli

Instructions

  • First take 1/2 cup raw rice and 1/8 cup moong dal. You can use seeraga sambar rice too.
  • Rinse it well, drain water and set aside.Let it dry for 10 mins
  • Then grind raw rice and moong dal together to a coarse mixture,Set aside. Just pulse mixer few times to get a coarse mixture.
  • Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a pressure cooker add 1 inch cinnamon, 2 nos cloves, 1 whole cardamom, 1 no green chilli.
  • Then add teaspoon ginger garlic paste and 1 medium sized onion finely chopped - fry till onions turn transparent.
  • Then add 1 medium sized tomato, 1/4 cup carrot, 1/4 cup mint leaves along with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder and required salt.
  • Saute until mushy and raw smell of tomatoes leave.
  • Then add raw rice moong dal mixture.
  • Add 3 cups water.
  • Add 1/2 cup thin coconut and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
  • Let pressure release by itself then open and mash it well using a masher or laddle.Add little more water if its too thick.
  • Add 1/2 cup thick coconut milk give a quick stir.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off. Do not boil after coconut milk is added.
  • Ramzan nombu kanji ready. Adjust consistency while serving as it tends to thicken after cooing down.
  • Serve Nombu Kanji hot or warm!

Video

Notes

  • You can add other veggies like beans,cabbage etc.
  • If you are adding chicken / mutton 100gms, pressure cook it separately until slightly tender then add it along with rice dal.In that case you can use chicken/mutton stock instead of water.
  • The kanji should be in drinkable consistency as they serve int in a curved bowl to drink.It will get thicken soon , so switch it off at the right consistency.Else add more water to thin the porridge.
  • Traditionally they make this kanji in large containers , stir and cook it in open pot which takes time but I chose the pressure cooking way as its easy  and quick.
  • Do not boil the mixture after thick coconut milk is added.
Nutrition Facts
Nombu Kanji Recipe | Ramzan Nombu Kanji
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 1339mg58%
Potassium 435mg12%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 2410IU48%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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