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Ulundhu Kanji-Urad Dal Porridge Recipe-Ulunthan Kanji

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Black gram dal/black lentils is called “Ulunthu” in Tamil, “Minumulu” in Telugu, “Urad Dal” in Hindi and “Uddu” in Kannada. It very nutritious and is packed with numerous health benefits. It is extensively used in many culinary preparations in India like making dal, dosa, idli, urad dal balls, urad dal rice, vada etc. It is a great protein source for vegetarians.

Good for women’s health

Black gram is very nutritious as it contains high levels of protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and vitamin B. As it is a rich source of iron, it is especially good for women’s health. Traditionally it was given when girls attain puberty as it is said to strengthen the uterus. It also helps boost milk supply in lactating mothers. Check out more on tips to improve lactation.

Keeps you energetic

As it is rich in iron, it gives stamina and keeps you active and energetic for a long time. It also helps improve immunity.

 For strong bones

It has anti-inflammatory properties. People struggling with back pain, joint pain can include urad dal in their diet as it helps decrease inflammation and pain. Being rich in various minerals like phosphorous, potassium, iron and magnesium, it is good for bone health and also helps in maintaining bone mineral density.

Good for skin and hair

It can work miracles for the skin and hair as it contains various minerals needed for healthy hair and skin. It keeps your skin glowing and wrinkle free.

Caution – It contains high quantity of oxalic acid, so it should be avoided by people who suffer from kidney stones, gall stones and rheumatic patients. Consult your doctor before including any new food in your diet.

Urad dal porridge or ulundu kanji is very delicious, easy to prepare and keeps you full for a longer time, hence helps in weight loss also. Today we will learn how to make ulundu kanji following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

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 .Ulundhu Kanji-Urad Dal Porridge-Ulunthan Kanji

Ulundhu Kanji-Urad Dal Porridge


Ulundhu Kanji-Urad Dal Porridge

 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 10 mins 
 Serves: 1
 Recipe Category: Breakfast-Porridge
 Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
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   Ingredients needed

   Urad dal – 1/4 cup
   Rice – 2 tbsp flat
   Garlic – 2-3 cloves
   Fenugreek seeds – 1/4-1/2 tsp
   Salt – a pinch
   Palm Jaggery or jaggery – 3-4 tbsp or as required
   Coconut Milk – 1 cup
   Dry ginger powder – a pinch (optional)

Preparation

Wash urad dal, fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) and rice together. Add 2-3 cloves of garlic and a pinch of salt.

Take jaggery or palm jaggery in a vessel. Add a little water and heat it stirring until it dissolves. Strain it to remove the impurities (use a stainless steel strainer). No need to prepare any syrup.

how to make urad dal porridge

Method


Pressure cook urad dal + garlic mixture with 1 1/2 cups of water for 5-6 whistles. Keep a vessel inside the cooker and pressure cook as shown in the picture below.

Once the pressure subsides, open the cooker and mash it well when it is hot.

Ulunthan Kanji recipe

Add jaggery water and mix well.

Urad Dal Sweet Porridge

Add coconut milk, dry ginger powder (if using) and enjoy the porridge warm. Check how to extract coconut milk.

Ulunthan Kanji

Note – If you want it thick, reduce the quantity of coconut milk. Use urad dal with skin (whole or split) for more health benefits. You can double the quantity if needed.

Few Urad Recipes with urad dal as the main ingredient

Soft Idli

Dosa 

Ulundu Bonda 

Medhu Vada 

Urad Dal Rice 

Black Gram Sundal 

Keerai Vadai 

Dal Makhani 

Payaru Ulundu Urundai (Urad dal Green gram balls)

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Comments

  1. Eliteguy

    Dear padhu,

    Thanks for the wonderful recipe again.
    Can I give this porridge to my
    1-year old child? If so, kindly notify me the proportion. Also pls let me know what is to be included/excluded in the given recipe if given for babies..

    Regards

    Reply

    • Padhu Sankar

      You can give for babies without garlic and fenugreek seeds as it is just urad dal and rice but do consult your pediatrician before giving as I am not sure of the dosage etc.

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    • Padhu Sankar

      No need to remove the skin, skin adds more fiber to the porridge. So just wash it and pressure cook the dal. You can use whole skinned urad dal or split skinned urad dal or split urad dal with skin.

      Reply

  8. Ramya

    Hi Padhu, thanks for the healthy recipe, but I m usually not fan of sweet version of Kanji's and have always had salty type.. So is it possible for you to share a salt version of this kanji. Usually instead of sugar I'll add salt but because this one has coconut milk and jaggery as main ingredients I was not sure how to convert it to salt version

    Reply

  14. sindhuja krishnamoorthy

    What is the exact ratio of urud dal rice and fenugreek seeds. I’m going to make a big batch.

    Reply

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