Kerala Kanji (Rice Porridge) (കഞ്ഞി)
Category: rice — rice porridge breakfast
Course: breakfast | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: breakfast

Soft, soothing rice porridge eaten with a chutney, pickles or a simple curry; the classic morning comfort of Kerala.

Spice level: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Raw rice (or matta rice)
qty: 60
unit: g
name: Water
qty: 350
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Ginger and whole spice (optional)
qty: 2
unit: g

Steps:
Wash the rice, add the water, salt and optional ginger; simmer gently for 35-40 minutes.
Stir now and then to keep from scorching, cooking until soft and porridge-soft.
Serve hot with a bit of shallot, coconut and lime thumb, or alongside a spicy chutney or curry.

Tags: porridge
breakfast
vegan