Varagu Kanji | Porridge with kodo millet

The second recipe I tried with Kodo millet is a simple kanji. H had running nose one day and preferred to have some hot kanji. Instead of making it with the normal rice, I made it with varagu.  I made this kanji just similar to vendhaya kanji we make with coconut milk. But I used normal milk instead of coconut milk. Since garlic cooked in milk is good for common cold, I chose this recipe. And it was very soothing to have it hot. I made it with just 1/2 cup (125 grams) of varagu and the quantity was huge. We both had it for about 3 times. This would be a very good option for a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients:

Varagu / foxtail millet -1/2 cup

Milk -1 cup

Water -1/2 cup

Garlic -4 flakes

Pepper powder -1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds / jeera - 1/2 tsp

Salt -As needed

Method:

• Wash and drain the kodo millet.
• In a pressure cooker add the varag (millet), milk, water and peeled garlic.
• Pressure cook in medium flame for 1 whistle and then cook it in low flame for 10 minutes. Once done, mash it well.
• Add more water or milk and salt. Bring to boil and continue until you get the desired consistency.
• Add crushed cumin seeds and pepper powder at last.

Varagu kanji is ready!!!

Notes:

• Milk is optional. You can make this kanji with plain water too.
• You can add curry leaves or coriander leaves also.

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