Uluva Kanji or gruel made from Matta rice and Fenugreek seeds is a Keralite delicacy.. Matta rice is brown coloured unpolished rice which has many health benefits… it has a low glycemic index as well so recommended for diabetics. This Kanji is specially made during the Karkada maasa or the month when the epic Ramayana is read in Keralite households. Coconut milk and cardamom powder make this preparation truly delightful!
Ingredients:
60 gms/ 6 tbsps of Matta rice
2tsps Fenugreek seeds
Jaggery depending on individual preference
Coconut milk extracted from half of a large coconut/ 250 ml tin
1tsp cardamom powder
Method:
Wash and soak the rice and Fenugreek seeds for three hours. Pressure cook to four whistles. After the pressure is released, add jaggery and bring to a boil. Tip in the coconut milk and cardamom powder. Mix thoroughly and heat. Do not bring to a boil once the coconut milk is added. Serve immediately.
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