South Indian Bansi Rava Urad Dal Porridge (Kanji)

25 minutes

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About South Indian Bansi Rava Urad Dal Porridge (Kanji)

Start your day the South Indian way with this quick and nutritious Bansi Rava Urad Dal Porridge, also known as Kanji! This comforting breakfast porridge is packed with flavor and protein, keeping you full and energized until lunchtime. It's the perfect solution for busy mornings.
Easily customizable, this recipe allows you to swap Bansi Rava with other rava varieties like wheat or samba rava, depending on your preference and pantry staples. The subtly spiced porridge is delicious on its own or paired with a side of raw onion, spicy kara kuzhambu, or your favorite South Indian accompaniment.
This simple yet satisfying recipe is a testament to the deliciousness of traditional South Indian cuisine. Try it today and experience the wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Time & More

Prep5 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total25 minutes
Calories730 kcal
Serves3
Recipe TasteCrunchySaltySpicy

Ingredients
 

Porridge Base

  • 1 cup Semolina bansi rava, can be substituted with wheat rava or samba rava
  • 1/3 cup Urad Dal black, rinsed, split
  • 3 cup Water

Seasoning

Finishing

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Instructions
 

Prepare the Porridge

  • Combine bansi rava, 1/3 cup urad dal, and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles, then allow the pressure to release naturally.

Seasoning

  • While the porridge cooks, heat olive oil in a small pan. Add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Then add asafoetida, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté briefly until fragrant.

Combine and Serve

  • Open the pressure cooker. Add salt to the cooked porridge and mix well. Stir in the buttermilk. Pour the seasoning over the porridge and mix gently.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with a side of raw onion.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Perfect Bansi Rava Urad Dal Porridge

  • For a smoother porridge, blend the cooked mixture briefly with an immersion blender before adding the buttermilk.
  • Adjust the amount of green chilies to control the spiciness according to your preference.
  • If the porridge is too thick, add a little more water or buttermilk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Experiment with different toppings like chopped cilantro, grated coconut, or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.

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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 730kcalProtein: 1gFat: 82gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 49.2gSodium: 1140mg

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