Kuthiraivali Arisi Kanji / Banyard Millet Porridge

 

The  reason behind this post is, my parents often have this kanji as breakfast because it is a very healthy diet and also stomach filling. So I too follow this type of breakfast rarely. This small millet kuthiraival has special health benefits compare to other millets. Let us see What's special in this...

Nutritional Benefits of barnyard millet/kuthiraivali rice:

kuthiraivali rice is 6 times more nutritious than wheat. Rich in Protein, fiber, minerals and iron compared to all other grains. Good for Heart Related problems, Anemic, Mensural Disorder and Diabetics.

Ingredients:

• Kuthiraivalli rice - 1 cup
• small onion - 2 nos
• Cumin/Jeera - few
• Curry leaves - few
• Salt as per your taste
• Water - 2 cups

Method:

Soak the kuthiraivali rice for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a heavy bottomed container and cook on a medium flame for about 5 mins.

In the mean time prepare the Ingredients for adding with the rice. Cut the onion into small pieces. Now the rice is half cooked add onion, curry leaves, jeera and salt and add some more water to cook and stir well. let it be cooked for another 5 mins. keep stirring continuously in a medium flame. If the rice gets thick add water little by little and stir. Now it attains the kanji consistency. 

If you feel the consistency is thick add some more water to the kanji and wait for the bubble to come. Now switch of the stove. Transfer it to a tumbler and have a healthy breakfast.