Ramadan Nonbu Congee (Vegetarian)

Ramadan month means Fasting,which is compulsory for each and every Muslim who has reached the age above 7 yrs .There is a meal before dawn, which is called ‘Suhur’.In the evening immediately after the sunset, the Muslim should break his fast which is called ‘Ifthar’, When one of you breaks fast he should do so with some dates, And in our home with the dates we used to break fast with this Conjee and vadai / sundal /Bajji/Samosas and fruit juice. For this Ramadan month  and i just want to share with u all. Before i shared this recipe in Spice india online. 

              This Congee is very good for ur stomach.There are many varieties of preparing this Congee, We can prepare it with meat or more vegetables also. In my in-laws place they don't add meat, and im a vegetarian i don't prefer meat.This recipe i learned it from my mom in law. I miss my mom in law and my family in this Ramadan. Anyways me and my family wishing  u all Ramadan Kareem.

Ingredients

Raw rice – ¾ cup

Moong dhal – ¼ cup

Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

Chopped Onion – 3 tbsp

Chopped tomato – 1 ½ tbsp

Green chili – 2no

Corriander leaves – Hand full

Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp

Cinnamon – 1 inch

Cloves – 2no

Cardomen -  1 no

Coconut milk (diluted )- 1 cup

Oil

Salt as required

Method

Soak rice, moong dhal and fenugreek together in water for 10min.

Take a pressure cooker, add required amount of oil and splutter the spices.  Add the onion and fry till transparent.

Now add the tomatoes fry for a min, then add  green chili , coriander leaves, ginger and garlic paste with the soaked rice, dhal and fenugreek. Add 4 cups full of water and close the cooker. Cook for 3 whistle, wait till  the pressure comes down. Open the cooker and add the coconut milk.

this congee should be a bit watery so adjust the water in congee and Cook in sim for 10 min. stir continuously. Serve hot.
Im sending this to Fasting to feasting Event by Lubna