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Published: May 7, 2019 · Modified: Dec 21, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Godhumai Rava Kanji | Broken Wheat Porridge

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Godhumai Rava Kanji in clay pots

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day happens to be my most difficulty meal as well. I am stuck between eating a loads of carbohydrates or sugar and struggle to find a right balance.

Kanji / Porridge is something we all grew up having as a late morning meal. Right from when the kids starts on solids to aged people, porridge works for everyone. Porridge can be made with rice, wheat, millet and other grains.

This Godhumai Rava Kanji | Broken Wheat Porridge is one such recipe. I have made it as a savory version as there are certain days when I need a break from eating a sugary breakfast.

My grandmother would have spiced buttermilk as a late morning drink on summer days. Buttermilk is a very nutrient ingredient that is great for gut health and digestion. Cold buttermilk with spices on a summer morning is one refreshing drink that no one could resist.

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Check this recipe if you want to make a spiced buttermilk recipe. I have one other version of the spiced buttermilk that is more of a South Indian recipe. One similar recipe that I have made with steel cut oats which works as a great lunch for me when I am cooking for just one.

Check this Thayir Oats | Oats Bagalabhath | Spicy Yogurt Oats, if you are looking for a lunch option. Broken wheat also known as godhumai rava in Tamil and dalia in Hindi is a coarsely ground whole wheat. I love the nutty flavor of the broken wheat and use it for many recipes.

Godhumai Rava Kanji in clay pot

Few of my recipes made with Broken Wheat -

  • Broken Wheat Payasam / Godhumai Rava Kheer
  • Godhumai rava pidi kozhukattai
  • Oatmeal and Broken wheat idli
  • Godhumai rava upma
  • Lapsi / Broken wheat dessert

This Godhumai rava kanji is an inspiration from the buttermilk recipe in which I have used wheat as a fiber and carbohydrate component to keep us filled up through the morning. I have made it in a drinkable consistency, but if you prefer to eat it out of a bowl, make it a little thicker. I would also suggest topping it with a little chopped onion if you are eating it out of a bowl.

Preparation time - 10 minutes
Cooking time - 15 minutes
Difficulty level - Easy

Ingredients to make Godhumai Rava Kanji - Serves 2

  • Broken Wheat / Godhumai Rava - ¼ cup ( I used finely ground broken wheat)
  • Yogurt - ½ cup (mix it with ½ cup of water)
  • Mint leaves - 7 or 8
  • Cilantro - 3 sprigs
  • Green chilies - 1
  • Ginger - ½ inch piece
  • Cumin powder - ¼ tsp
  • Salt - to taste

Procedure to make Broken Wheat Porridge

  • Wash the broken wheat under running water and then add about a cup of water and cook it until soft. I cooked it in my instant pot in pressure cook mode for 6 minutes.
  • Let the cooked broken wheat cool down to room temperature.
  • In the meantime, grind mint, cilantro, green chili and ginger into a smooth paste adding little water.
Process shots for Broken Wheat Porridge
  • Whisk the yogurt well and add about ½ cup of water to it. Add the ground mixture to the yogurt and mix well.
  • Also add the salt needed and ground cumin to the yogurt mixture.
  • Once the broken wheat has cooled to room temperature, add it to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
  • Adjust the consistency to your preference and serve.
  • I make it the night before and love to drink it chilled on a hot summer day.
Godhumai Rava Kanjji final product

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Godhumai Rava Kanji | Broken Wheat Porridge

Godhumai Rava Kanji / Broken Wheat Porridge

5 from 4 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Broken Wheat / Godhumai Rava I used finely ground broken wheat
  • ½ cup Yogurt mix it with ½ cup of water
  • 7 Mint leaves
  • 3 sprigs Cilantro
  • 1 Green chilies
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the broken wheat under running water and then add about a cup of water and cook it until soft. I cooked it in my instant pot in pressure cook mode for 6 minutes.
  • Let the cooked broken wheat cool down to room temperature.
  • In the meantime, grind mint, cilantro, green chili and ginger into a smooth paste adding little water.
  • Whisk the yogurt well and add about ½ cup of water to it. Add the ground mixture to the yogurt and mix well.
  • Also add the salt needed and ground cumin to the yogurt mixture.
  • Once the broken wheat has cooled to room temperature, add it to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
  • Adjust the consistency to your preference and serve.
  • I make it the night before and love to drink it chilled on a hot summer day.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Suma Gandlur says

    May 31, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Cool idea. I have eaten a bland kanji which wasn't to my liking and your spicy, flavorful version is sounding very inviting.

    Reply
  2. Pavani says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    Interesting recipe as well as healthy too. Never thought that we can make kanji with rava also.

    Reply
  3. Narmadha says

    May 23, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Interesting recipe with healthy and flavorful ingredients. We add coconut milk to kanji.

    Reply
  4. Pavani says

    May 14, 2019 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea - godhuma rawa in a drinkable porridge sounds healthy and delicious. I can have it any time of the day. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  5. Srivalli Jetti says

    May 13, 2019 at 7:27 am

    Awesome one Sandhya, never would have thought of this idea, very nice, not to mention so healthy as well!

    Reply
  6. Vaishali Sabnani says

    May 08, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    This is a new recipe for me and it sounds very interesting . I am just wondering does that cooked daliya settle down , or does it get blended with yogurt ?

    Reply
  7. Gayathri Kumar says

    May 08, 2019 at 12:11 am

    This looks so yum. This is so similar to the koozh we make. A perfect breakfast for summers.

    Reply
  8. harini says

    May 07, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    That is a neat idea to make kanji Sandhya. Making it a night before is cool

    Reply

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