When it comes to calming, soul -warming food during Ramadan, a dish that stands out in my family is Chukku Kanji (dried gingerbread). As a staple in my mother’s family, this aromatic porridge has been passed on for generations, and it is a recipe that contains a lot of nostalgia for me.
It is not only a favorite during the holy month Ramadan, but it is also a loved one in the city of Thiruvithamcode In the Kanyakumari district, where it often serves for IFTAR.
Chukku Kanji is the perfect balance between heat, spices and comfort. It is made from dried ginger, also known as ChukkuAnd is a popular Kanji (porridge) for its calming and refreshing properties. Here is the reason why this simple and yet tasty dish deserves such a place in our hearts and kitchens.
Why Chukku Kanji is so special
During the Ramadan, it is important to stay hydrated and nourished. The long hours of fasting can take your body. So how can you rejuvenate better than with something that is not only refreshing, but also gently on your stomach? This is where Chukku Kanji comes into play.
The most important ingredient dried ginger (chukku)Has incredible health benefits. It is known for its digestive properties and can help relieve nausea, flatulence and other belly problems. Combined with cucumber, it becomes the perfect meal to break fasting because it heats the body from the inside out.
So the next time you digest something light, refreshing, refreshing and easily, try this delightful dried ginger. Have fun cooking and Ramadan Mubarak!
Here is the recipe for Nombu Kanji or Jeraer Kanji. Click here
Here is the recipe for chicken rice Masala Kanji, click here
Chukku-dried ginger Kanji: A refreshing and soothing porridge for Ramadan
Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Soup
Kitchen: Indian
- Sona Masoorean, Kaima or oatmeal rice ¾ cup
- Garlic, chopped cloves
- Bockshorn clover seeds- 1 TL
- Water 3 cups
- Salt 1 TL
- Grated coconut- 1½ cups
- Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
- Chukku or dried ginger- 2 large slices
- Water to grind coconut and extract coconut milk
- Thick coconut milk ½ to 1 cup
- Salt- as required
- It can be used for the production of this Kanji: Sona Masoori, Kaima rice or the white rice to make Brei (Kanjikkari).
- Chukku or dried ginger are available in all Indian shops.
- Double the recipe for making a large stack.
- I cooked the rice in the instant pot of pressure, you can also use a normal pressure cooker.
- Add rice, garlic, Bockshornkle -seeds, salt & water to the interior pot of the Instant Pot; Combine well.
- Close with the lid.
- Pressure cook at high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Since this is a porridge, the rice has to make itself mushy.
- I took two 3 inches cut chukku or dried ginger. It will be firm, so crush it in a mortar with a pestle.
- In the meantime, add water grated into a blender coconut, cumin, chukku and 1½ cups.
- Grind a coarse paste and do not grind into a smooth paste.
- Coconut milk must be extracted from the ground coconut.
- After 20 minutes or for print cooking, let the pressure release for 5 minutes and then carry out a quick pressure release.
- Open the lid, the rice will be mushy and aromatic.
- Place a sieve over the rice and add the ground coconut with your clean hand, which extracts the coconut milk from the coconut.
- Add the ground coconut back to the mixer, add a little more water and grind it again.
- Extract the coconut milk and add to the rice.
- In this way we can extract the entire coconut milk from the coconut.
- If you want the porridge to be very rich, add 1 to 1 cup of thick coconut milk, coconut milk in doses can be added.
- Add salt according to your needs, combine well.
- Cook the Kanji for a few minutes until it cooks slightly.
- At this point you can enjoy the beautiful aroma of the chukku, it is so refreshing.
- Pour in soup bowls and enjoy your favorite cucumber.
- This Kanji is best enjoyed for itself to really appreciate its authentic taste.
- Adding spices such as Payaru Thoraan or Curry can overwhelm the subtle taste of chukku (dried ginger).
- Enjoy it for the best experience with just one side of the cucumber. Enjoy and feel refreshed!
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