Rice Kanji is a natural homemade probiotic made with boiled rice. A good old traditional recipe passed from generations to keep a healthy gut. Its very similar to curd rice, But the main difference with Rice kanji and regular curd rice is the fermentation of cooked rice.
Benefits
Easy Digestion: Rice kanji is light and easy to digest, making it gentle on the stomach, especially when consumed first thing in the morning.
Hydration: Ruch in water content, it helps you keep hydrated and can aid in maintaining electrolyte balance.
Energy Boost: High in carbohydrates, rice kanji provides a quick and sustained energy boost to start your day.
Gut Health: The probiotic content from fermented rice kanji can Promote healthy gut flora, improving overall digestion and gut health.
Detoxification: Acts as a natural detoxifier, helping to cleanse the digestive system and remove toxins from the body.
Nutrient Absorption: Enhances the absorption of essential nutrients, preparing your digestive system for day’s meals.
Cooling Effect: Has a natural cooling effect on the body, which can be particularly beneficial in hot climates.
Steps to make Rice Kanji
A delicious bowl of homemade, natural probiotics will be ready within 5 minutes. Without shelling out hundreds to thousands of money on store brought probiotics.
- Soak ½ cup cooked rice in ½ cup water in a clay pot for about 10-12 hours or overnight.
- Add salt to taste in the fermented rice and mash it well.
- Whisk ¼ cup of homemade curd and add it to rice paste, stir well.
- Now add salt to taste and mix well.
Tempering
- In a season pan / tadka pan, heat ½ tbsp coconut/mustard oil.
- Add ¼ tsp mustard seeds, ¼tsp jeera seeds, 1tsp chopped curry leaves, ½ tsp chopped green chillies and fry well.
- Add 4tbsp chopped onions and fry till it turns light brown.
- Turn off the stove
- Now add in 1tsp grated ginger, ½ tsp hing and mix well.
- Pour temper over the prepared rice kanji.
- Eat immediately.
Incorporate rice kanji into your morning routine can contribute to overall health and well-being, providing a nourishing and revitalizing start to your day.
