Uzhundhang Kanji

   This Kanji can be taken as a simplified version of the Uzhundhang Kali. This is very easy to prepare and has a rich nutritive value.

                                                                     Uzhundhang Kanji.

Ingredients :

Whole or broken Urad Dhal / Uzundham Paruppu   2 tbsp.

Raw rice  1tbsp.

Powdered Vellam / Jaggery / Karuppatty   8 Tbsp.

Cardamom Powder, Sukku Powder

Method :

Rinse the Dhal and Rice and soak for 30 minutes. Grind to a fine paste in a mixer jar as done for Dosai batter by adding water, 

Then transfer to a thick bottomed sauce pan. Add 5 cups of water and boil it. Then slowly add the Dhal, rice paste and keep on stirring on a low flame. The mixture starts thickening in 2 minutes. Keep on stirring to avoid lumps. Add the Jaggery powder, mix well and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of Cardamom powder and 0.5 tsp. of Sukku powder. Mix well and switch off. The easy to make, tasty and healthy Kanji is ready. Even 2 tbsp. of grated coconut can be added with the the rice and dhal for an enhanced taste,

Time taken 10 minutes

Finished product 5 cups.