Vendhaya kali recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Green Rice (Pachai Arisi) (raw, rinsed before soaking)
• 0.5 cup Barnyard Millet (Kuthiraivali) (rinsed before soaking)
• 6 cup Water (filtered; extra for blending)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 3.5 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter) (unsalted, Indian style)
• 1 tablespoon Jaggery (Optional) (grated, for a sweet finish)
• 1 tablespoon Raw Sugar (Karuppatti) (Optional) (traditional unrefined sugar)

Instructions

1. Measure Rice and Millet

   Measure ½ cup green rice and ½ cup barnyard millet into a bowl. Rinse both thoroughly under running water.

   Time: PT5M

2. Soak the Grains

   Add enough water to fully cover the rice and millet. Soak for 4 hours at room temperature, covered with a clean kitchen towel.

   Time: PT4H

3. Blend to a Smooth Paste

   Drain the soaked grains. Transfer to a blender, add a splash of water (about ¼ cup) and blend until a smooth, lump‑free paste forms.

   Time: PT10M

4. Boil Water in Pot

   Place a large pot on the stove, add 4–5 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

5. Add Paste and Salt

   Stir the rice‑millet paste into the boiling water. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and mix well to avoid lumps.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Cook Until Thickened

   Reduce heat to medium (≈90°C) and continue stirring for 15–20 minutes until the porridge thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 90°C

7. Incorporate Ghee

   Gradually add 3–4 tablespoons of ghee while stirring continuously. Cook for another 5 minutes until the ghee is fully emulsified and the porridge is glossy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 90°C

8. Check Consistency

   Dip a clean hand in water, touch a small amount of the porridge; it should not stick to the skin. If it does, cook a few minutes longer.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve and Optional Sweetening

   Serve the hot porridge in bowls. For a sweet version, stir in 1 tablespoon of grated jaggery or raw sugar and a drizzle of extra ghee.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g