This is my version of nombu kanji recipe in the vegan way.

Lazy, rainy days and One pot cooking served hot is an absolute comfort food

There are many types of vegan rice kanji ( yet to post)with herbs,coconut

milk and fenugreek seeds and many more, differing from cultures and cuisines.

Easy on digestion,can be substituted for those who have an  aversion for a wholemeal at

times.

So let’s get into the simple recipe now..

INGREDIENTS

1 cup broken rice /raw rice

3/4 cup green gram dal

1 carrot chopped

4-5 chopped beans

Few moringa leaves (optional)

Few pieces of cauliflower

1 onion chopped fine/ spring onions

1 tblsp.ginger,garlic,green chilli paste (3 green chillies,1 inch piece ginger ,3-5cloves of

garlic)

1 tsp peppercorns

1 big tomato chopped

1 bay leaf

1/2 -1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp.turmeric powder

1 tsp.garam masala powder

Few mint leaves

1 tsp.cummin seed powder

1 tsp.saunf / fennel seeds

2-3 cups coconut milk

Salt to taste

1-2 tblsp oil/ ghee

METHOD

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker,and add saunf ,and saute the onions till

translucent.Add the ground paste,tomato, vegetables and the rest of the ingredients

except the rice,dal,and milk.

Saute well for 3-4 minutes.Next add the washed rice and dal and saute for another 5

minutes.Add 3 cups of water salt and pressure cook on a slow fire for 10 minutes Allow

the steam to be released on its own.

Mash the mix slightly, and add coconut milk .

Simmer for few minutes.

Serve hot .

Note: Coconut milk/ water can be adjusted to your desired consistency.