Ayurveda Kanji or Karkidaka Kanji is mostly prepared during the Karkidakam month and is known for its medicinal purposes. It’s prepared in different methods, and here is one simple method. Generally, Navara rice is used for its preparation. You can also prepare it with any type of brown rice of your preference. Nowadays, instant Karkidaka Kanji packets are available across Kerala during this month. 

Ayurveda Kanji or Karkidaka Kanji recipe

Ingredients for Ayurveda Kanji:

1. Unakkalari (brown rice used for payasam) – 100 gm

    Aasaali – 2 small spoons

    Fenugreek seeds – 25 gm

2. Coconut grated – 1 big cup

    Ghee – 1 big spoon

How to prepare Ayurveda Kanji?

1. Cook ingredients no: 1, adding sufficient water.

2. Once rice is well-cooked, add grated coconut and ghee.

3. Serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, July 1-14, 2017

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