Kerala Style Kanji Payar: A Delicious South Indian Comfort Food

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Indulge in the authentic flavours of Kerala with the delectable Kanji Payar Recipe, a flavourful recipe that requires very little cooking time. This Kerala Style Kanji Payar Recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes, making it a great accompaniment to your Kanji (Rice Porridge) or even with plain boiled rice and tiffin items like dosa, poori, chapati or just as a healthy snack.

To prepare this delicious Kanji Payar Recipe, follow the step-by-step instructions and refer to the accompanying images that explain the process in detail.

About - Kerala Style Kanji Payar

Kanji Payar/Cherupayar Kanji is a traditional and popular dish from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is a nutritious and comforting rice porridge made with a combination of rice and pachai payaru, also known as green gram.

The dish is known for its simplicity and easy preparation process. The rice is cooked in plenty of water until it forms a creamy, porridge-like consistency. Green gram is cooked in rice water. The dish can be flavoured with a variety of spices and herbs, such as green chilli, garlic and turmeric powder.

Kanji, which refers to rice porridge or congee, is a staple in many South Indian households. It is a wholesome dish that is often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The addition of lentils, such as green gram, adds protein and a nutty flavour to the dish.

Payar is a general term used in Indian cuisine to describe legumes or beans. In the context of Kanji Payar, it specifically refers to green gram, which is a type of lentil commonly used in many Indian dishes. Green gram is known for its health benefits, such as being high in protein, fibre, and other essential nutrients.

Overall, Kanji Payar is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for anyone looking for a comforting and satisfying meal.

There are different ways to prepare Kanji Payar, but in this post, I'll share my favourite Kannur-style Kanji Payar recipe.

How to make Kerala-style Kanji Payar?

Indulge in the authentic flavours of Kerala with the delectable Kanji Payar Recipe, a flavourful recipe that requires very little cooking time. This Kerala Style Kanji Payar Recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes, making it a great accompaniment to your Kanji (Rice Porridge) or even with plain boiled rice and tiffin items like dosa, poori, chapati or just as a healthy snack.

Cuisine - Kerala Cuisine
Serving - 4
Timing - 20 minutes

Ingredients For Cherupayar

Green Gram/Pachai Payar - 1 cup
Garlic - 5 to 6
Green Chilli - 2
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Rice Water - 1 cup
Water - 2 cups
Coconut (grated) - 1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the green gram thoroughly with 3 to 4 exchanges of water and set it aside.

3. Keep aside the rice water obtained from the open-pot boiled rice.

4. Heat a pressure cooker and add green grams, water, turmeric, garlic, green chilli, and salt to it.

5. Mix the ingredients well, close the lid, and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.

6. Turn off the flame and let it rest for a few minutes.

7. Open the lid add rice water and add grated coconut, mix well.

8. Check the seasoning and adjust accordingly.

9. Your Kerala-style Kanji Payar/Cherupayar Kanji is now ready to serve.

You can serve this Cherupayar dish with Kanji (rice porridge/rice congee), plain boiled rice, or tiffin items like dosa, poori, or chapati. It can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack.

Pictorial Instructions

1. Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the green gram thoroughly with 3 to 4 exchanges of water and set it aside.

3. Keep aside the rice water obtained from the open-pot boiled rice.

4. Heat a pressure cooker and add green grams, water, turmeric, garlic, green chilli, and salt to it.

5. Mix the ingredients well, close the lid, and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.

6. Turn off the flame and let it rest for a few minutes.

7. Open the lid add the rice water and grated coconut, and mix well.

8. Check the seasoning and adjust accordingly.

9. Your Kerala-style Kanji Payar/Cherupayar Kanji is now ready to serve.

You can serve this Kanji Payar/Cherupayar dish with Kanji (rice porridge/rice congee), plain boiled rice, or tiffin items like dosa, poori, or chapati. It can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack.

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