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    Kerala Matta Rice Kanji

    Last Updated On: Apr 14, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Kerala Matta Rice Kanji Recipe with Step by step Pictures. Broken Matta Rice Porridge recipe perfect for summer.

    Kerala Matta Rice Kanji

    This porridge taste amazing with some coconut chutney. This porridge is not only easy to make but taste so healthy.

    About Kerala Matta Rice Kanji Recipe

    Summer is here, that means less time in the kitchen and more salads, juices, porridges is on the menu. This kerala kanji recipe is one of my favorite. Easy to make and taste so delicious. 

    I used kerala red rice to make this kanji. It is broken matta ari which is perfect for kanji or porridges.

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    Ingredients for Broken Rice Porridge

    • Broken Rice (Matta Rice)
    • Moong Dal
    • Seasoning Ingredients
    • Garlic
    • Coconut

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    Kerala Matta Rice Kanji Recipe | Broken Matta Rice Porridge

    Aarthi
    Broken Matta Rice Porridge with Step by Step Pictures. This porridge taste amazing with some coconut chutney.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 162 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Broken matta rice
    • ¼ cup Yellow Moong dal / Pasi paruppu
    • 5 cups Water
    • ½ cup Coconut
    • Salt to taste
    • Curry leaves a handful
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Ghee
    • 1 cup Onion or Shallots chopped finely
    • Curry leaves a handful

    Instructions
     

    • Wash matta rice atleast 2 to 3 times. Drain and set aside.
    • Take moong dal in a pressure cooker and roast for a min.
    • Add in rice and water. Cook for 4 whistle.
    • Add more water if needed.
    • Add coconut and salt and mix well.
    • Heat ghee in a pan. Add in onions and curry leaves and fry till golden.
    • Pour over porridge.
    • Mix well and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Kerala Matta Rice Kanji Recipe | Broken Matta Rice Porridge
    Serving Size
     
    1 servings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    10
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    22
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    39
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    25
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.3
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    19
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Broken Matta Kanji Recipe Step by Step pictures

    1)This is broken matta rice

    2)Take it in a bowl and wash it really well. At least 2 to 3 times

    3)Drain it

    4)Take moong dal in a pressure cooker and roast it for 2 to 3 mins

    5)Now it is well roasted

    6)Add in the rice

    7)Add water

    8)Add curry leaves

    9)Cover and pressure cook for 4 whistle

    10)Now it is done

    11)I added this to a large pot, along with some water to adjust the texture

    12)Add coconut

    13)Add salt and mix well

    14)heat ghee or coconut oil in a pan

    15)Add in chopped onions and curry leaves

    16)Fry till golden

    17)Pour it into the kanji

    18)Mix well

    19)Serve


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