Gothumai kanji or wheat flour porridge is a healthy porridge which is suitable for all age be it adults or children. It's easy to digest and make a perfect meal for children. There are days I prepare this delicious porridge for myself if I need a light dinner. It's filling and nourishes the body.
The coconut and ghee fried cashews add texture to the simple porridge. Avoid using granulated white sugar in the dish as jaggery enhance the flavor and give the porridge rich taste. I will call this yummy porridge as a comfort food that soothe the mind and warm the soul.
Ingredients
3 tbsp wheat flour
3 tbsp jaggery
Salt to season
2 tbsp freshly shredded coconut
2 tbsp chopped cashews
Pinch of cardamom powder
1 + 1 tbsp ghee
1 + 1/2 cup water
Methods
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee over medium-low flame and fry cashews till golden. Keep aside.
In another saucepan, add 1/2 cup water and jaggery. Boiled the jaggery till completely dissolved. Strain and keep aside.
In a pot, add remaining 1 tbsp ghee and fry the wheat flour on medium-low flame with constant stirring till the raw flavor leaves. Becareful not to burn the flour.
Add water and using a whisker, whisk till no lumps.
Add the jaggery water, cardamom powder,the remaining 1 cup water and salt. Stir to combine.
Add the grated coconut and cashews. Bring it to a boil and add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee. Stir and turn off the heat.
Serve hot or warm.
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