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Vishu Kanji

Vishu Kanji is a gentle recipe of soft cooked rice in coconut milk. The traditional gluten free, porridge recipe is served on Vishu morning as a breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish, Soups and salad
Cuisine gluten free, Indian, South indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • deep pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Red rice
  • 1/4 cup hyacinth beans
  • 2 cups drinking water
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cook the red rice with water.
  • Roast the hyacinth beans lightly.
  • Add water and cook the beans till they are forktender.
  • Once the beans and rice are cooked.
  • Add the beans to the rice, add the coconut milk and mix well
  • Slow cook the mix, constantly mixing it.
  • Once the rice and beans are cooked to a porridge consistency, add the thick coconut extract and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and mix well.
  • The Vishu kanji is ready to serve.
Keyword Indian vegetarian dinner, Kerala recipes, vegan
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