Kuthiraivaalli Venthaya Kanji

#KuthiraivaaliVenthayaKanji  #BarnyardmilletFenugreekGruel : #Kuthiraivaali is one of the millet whose fibre content is more than rice and wheat.
It is one of the richest sources of Thiamin [ Vitamin b6 ].

English                                : #BarnyardMillet Or Japanese Barnyard Millet
Common Name                  : Sawan Or sanwa Or Samo Or Morio
Marathi & Chhattisgarh       : Bhagar Or Varai
Kannada                             : Oodalu
Oriya                                  : Kira
Punjabi                               : Swank
Telugu                                : Udalu Or Kodi Sama
Scientific Name                   : Echinochloa Frumentacea

Source : Echinochloa , Bharnyard Millet 


To know on Millets
It is advisable to soak Kuthiraivaali [ Barnyard millet ] for a minimum of two hours before cooking. So that our body is able to absorb its nutrients well.

The quantity is enough for three persons.

Preparation time           : 10 - 15 mins

Cooking Time               : 15 - 20 mins

Ingredients :
3/4 cup                                 Kuthiraivaali [ Barnyard Millet ]
1/4 cup                                  Green Gram Dal
1/2 Tsp                                  Venthayam [ Fenugreek ]

1 or 2                                    Green Chilly, split lengthwise
A small piece                         Ginger, chop nicely
4 cloves                                 Garlic, chop nicely
1/4 cup                                  Carrot chopped
Small quantity                         Coriander leaves
Small quanity                          Pudhina
Small quantity                         Curry leaves
1/4 Tsp                                  Turmeric powder
3/4 Tsp                                  Salt
1/2 cup                                  Milk or Coconut Milk

Method :
Take kuthiraivaali, green gram dal and fenugreek in a pressure cooker.

Wash two times and add 3 1/2 cups of water.
Add all other given ingredients except milk.

Mix well and keep on a stove with HIGH flame.
Cook for 3 whistles and 5 minutes at SIM.
Open after the steam completely subsides.

Mix well with a ladle. Tasty kanji is ready.

Serve hot in a bowl after adding milk.
Enjoy with pickle or any thuvaiyal [ chutney ].

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Kuthiraivaali Upma [ Barnyard millet Upma ]

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Kambu koozh [ pearl millet gruel ]

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