Vishu Kanji – Kerala Coconut Rice Porridge
Traditional Kerala Vishu Kanji: a comforting rice porridge with coconut and cumin, perfect for celebrating the Vishu festival. Easy and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- Raw rice: 1/2 cup
- Water: 5 cups (adjust as needed for consistency)
- Grated coconut: 1/2 cup (fresh or frozen)
- Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
- Dry ginger powder (chukku powder): 1/4 tsp (optional, for mild warmth)
- Salt – to taste
- Jaggery or sugar – as desired (optional, if you want a slightly sweet touch)
- Coconut oil: 1 tsp (optional, for flavor)
- Curry leaves – a few (optional, for aroma)
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