How long does Nombu Kanji take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nombu Kanji serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Nombu Kanji spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Nombu Kanji?

1 cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Moong Dal, 200 grams Mutton (minced), 1 cup Coconut Milk, ¾ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nombu Kanji?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Nombu Kanji?

About 410 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nombu Kanji

Name: Nombu Kanji
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; ½ cup Moong Dal; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; ¾ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 4 Green Chilli, Slit; 200 grams Mutton (minced); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 8 cup Water; 4 tsp Salt; 1 cup Coconut Milk

45 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Ramadan Porridge · Non-veg · Rice dishes, Dal

Rice dishes Dal One-pot meals Gluten-free

Nombu kanji, a Ramadan porridge of broken rice and moong dal pressure-cooked with minced mutton and coconut milk. Mild, serves 6, 45 minutes, with video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan

Ingredients

20 items

6 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Oil1 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves2
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¾ cup
Green Chilli, Slit4
Mutton (minced)200 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped½ cup
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped½ cup
Water8 cup
Salt4 tsp
Coconut Milk1 cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	410kcal	2460kcal
Protein	15g	92g
Carbohydrate	45g	271g
Fat	20g	119g
Fibre	6.2g	37g
Sugar	2.8g	17g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Soak the basmati rice and moong dal together for 20 minutes. After it soaks, lightly break the rice grains by crushing them with your fingers.
Basmati RiceMoong Dal
2
Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker and all the whole spices. Add onion and saute until it turns translucent.
OilGheeCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomBay LeavesFenugreek SeedsCuminOnion
3
Add the green chilli and minced mutton. Saute for 2 minutes on high heat.
Green ChilliMutton (minced)
4
Add the ginger garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, mint and coriander leaves. Saute for 2 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
5
Add the soaked rice and dal. Saute for 1 minute, then add the water. Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
Water
6
Once the steam settles, open the lid and add salt and coconut milk. Mix well and serve hot.
SaltCoconut Milk

Before you start

How long does Nombu Kanji take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nombu Kanji serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nombu Kanji vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nombu Kanji spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Nombu Kanji?: 1 cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Moong Dal, 200 grams Mutton (minced), 1 cup Coconut Milk, ¾ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nombu Kanji?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Nombu Kanji?: About 410 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.