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Vishu kanji is a special trational dish prepared on the day of vishu(malayalam new year) in palakkad side of kerala. Puliavarakka( a type of bean) is used along with rice for making this kanji.

vishu kanji

Ingredients: 

Pulivarakka(mochakotta) :   1/4 cup
Boiled rice                       :    1/2 cup
Raw rice                          :    1/4 cup
Grated coconut                :    1/4 cup
Salt to taste

Method:

Dry roast puliavarakka till you can smell the aroma. Lightly crush it in a mixie.  when you wash it the skin will come out. Wash the rice also.  Cook both the rice along with  puliavarakka  in a pressure cooker adding 4 to 5 cups of water. After 2 whistles switch off the stove, cool it and  open it. Add some more water to make the consistency of a porridge, boil for 2 more mins. Add the grated coconut and salt. Serve it hot.

puliavarakka

vishukkani