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    Varagu Kanji Recipe

    Last Updated On: Sep 22, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Varagu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures. Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe is made with Varagu, Garlic and Milk.

    Varagu Kanji Recipe (Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe)

    Porridge / Kanji takes place atleast once in a week in my house. Normally it will be ulundu kanji or this wheat ulundu kanji. But I made this porridge yesterday and i loved it so much. Its been a while since i posted any millets recipes and many people has started asking me.

    I have already posted millets porridge before and this one is made with only varagu. When i had this, i didn't miss my normal rice milk kanji and it tasted so yummy. You can have it with green gram thoran but i made a spicy podi chana sundal and had with that. Will share that soon.

    I loved this bowl set so much, this is again hubby's gift for me from russia. So give this a try and let me know how it turned out for you.

     

    Ingredients for Varagu Kanji Recipe (Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe)

    • Varagu / Kodo Millet - 1 cup
    • Water - 3 cups
    • Garlic - 10 cloves peeled
    • Curry Leaves a handful
    • Salt to taste
    • Freshly Crushed Pepper to taste
    • Boiled Milk - 2 to 3 cups or as needed

    How to make Varagu Kanji Recipe (Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe)

    1. Take varagu in a bowl and wash it really well. Now take it in pressure cooker, add in water, curry leaves, garlic and salt. 
    2. Cook for 3 whistle. Simmer it for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker and mix it well.
    3. Add in milk and mix well. Adjust the milk quantity as you need.
    4. Now pour kanji into a bowl and serve with a sprinkling of pepper and pickle.
    5. Enjoy.
     
     
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    Varagu Kanji Recipe | Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe

    Varagu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures. Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe is made with Varagu, Garlic and Milk.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 189 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Varagu / Kodo Millet
    • 3 cups Water
    • 10 cloves peeled Garlic
    • Curry Leaves a handful
    • Salt to taste
    • Freshly Crushed Pepper to taste
    • 2 to 3 cups or as needed Boiled Milk

    Instructions
     

    • Take varagu in a bowl and wash it really well. Now take it in pressure cooker, add in water, curry leaves, garlic and salt.
    • Cook for 3 whistle. Simmer it for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker and mix it well.
    • Add in milk and mix well. Adjust the milk quantity as you need.
    • Now pour kanji into a bowl and serve with a sprinkling of pepper and pickle.
    • Enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Varagu Kanji Recipe | Kodo Millet Porridge Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 servings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    3
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    Sodium
     
    11
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    98
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    9
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Varagu Kanji Recipe step by step picture

     
    This is varagu
    Measure 1 cup in a bowl
    add in water and wash well
    Take washed varagu in a pressure cooked
    add in water
    some curry leaves
    some peeled garlic
    salt
    pressure cook
    now it is cooked
    Mash it well and pour in milk
    add as much milk as you need
    Serve with a sprinkling of pepper powder..
     
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    1. arvind malhotra

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      I thank u again.cooking,my hobby.♥

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    2. Catherine

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      This porridge looks so beautiful.
      I bet it was good and healthy too. Catherine

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    3. durga kalyan

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      the bowl set is beautiful.

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    4. andalathulan

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      Hi..you have posted wonderful kanji recipes. Variety to our monotony. Great job. Keep going.

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