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Vishu Kanji Recipe

Vishu Kanji is a comforting and filling porridge made with rice, coconut milk, and field beans. People across Kerala make this dish every year on Vishu day, and it has become one of those meals that bring a festive vibe to the table. This kanji feels light on the tummy but keeps you full for long. It’s mild, creamy, and has a nice nutty bite from the cooked beans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unakkalari rice
  • ½ cup raw rice
  • ¼ cup mochai
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • ¼ cup coconut
  • 3 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Dry roast mochai till golden, soak in hot water for an hour.
  • Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until soft.Set aside.
  • Take raw rice and grind it coarsely.
  • Rinse both the rice and pressure cook with 3 cups of water, required salt for 4-5 whistles till its mushy.
  • Mash it well with a ladle. Then add coconut milk.
  • Mix well and cook for 2mins, then add cooked mochai and cook for 2mins, the consistency should be slightly runny as it gets thick later.
  • Finally garnish with grated coconut and switch off.
  • Serve Vishu Kanji hot / warm!

Notes

  • Roast first – Roast mochai till it turns little golden. It gives nice smell and helps it cook faster later.
  • Soak & cook soft – Soak mochai nicely and pressure cook till soft. If not cooked well, it won’t mash into the kanji properly.
  • Grind rice coarse – Don’t grind the raw rice too fine. Little coarse is best so it cooks even with broken unakkalari.
  • Mash nicely – After pressure cooking rice, mash it well. Only then the kanji will be smooth and nice to eat.
  • Coconut milk timing – Add coconut milk only after rice is cooked. Just simmer it for few mins, don’t boil much after adding.
  • Check consistency – Keep the kanji slightly loose. It will get thick after cooling. If too thick while reheating, add little hot water.
  • Bit ghee on top – If you like, add one spoon ghee while serving. Makes it more tasty and rich.
Nutrition Facts
Vishu Kanji Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 570 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 31g194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 496mg14%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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