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Ramzan Nombu Kanji Recipe

Ramzan Nombu Kanji Recipe with step by step pictures. This is a porridge made during the ramadan season to break the fasting in the evening.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
soaking time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Rice / Pacharisi
  • ¼ cup Split Yellow Moong Dal I used masoor dal
  • 300 grams boneless Chicken chopped finely
  • 1 medium size Onion chopped finely
  • 4 chopped Green Chillies
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • ½ chopped finely Capsicum / Bell Peppers
  • 1 large chopped finely Carrot
  • 1 cup Peas I used frozen
  • 2 large Tomatoes chopped finely
  • ¼ cup Mint Leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Cumin Powder/ Jeera Podi
  • 1 tsp or to taste Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • ½ cup grated Coconut
  • 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
  • 5 cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • For Seasoning:
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 cm piece Cinnamon / Pattai
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 3 crushed Cardamom / Yelakai
  • 3 Cloves / Krambu
  • 2 Mace / Jathipathri
  • 1 Star Anise

Instructions

  • Wash and soak rice and dal for 30 mins. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add in seasoning ingredients and mix well for a min.
  • Add in onions, chillies and salt. Saute for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Now add in ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell leaves from it.
  • Add in the spice powders and mix well.
  • Now add in the veggies and tomatoes. Mix well in the masala.
  • Add in coriander and mint leaves.
  • Then add in chicken, coconut and mix well.
  • Add in the rice and dal and toss well.
  • Pour in water and mix well. Bring it to a boil and simmer the flame and cook for 4 whistle.
  • Simmer the pot for 15 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself.
  • Now open the cooker, the rice must be completely mushed up.
  • Now add in coconut milk and more water as needed. Mix well and simmer for a min.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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