Healthy South Indian Rice Congee Recipe To Boost Gut Health

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Congee is a rice porridge that keeps you hydrated. It is easy to digest and light on the stomach. It is also a low-fat diet. Tap to read the healthy South Indian rice congee recipe to boost gut health.

Ingredients

One-fourth cup of washed rice, one tablespoon of ghee, five cups of water, one tablespoon of cumin seeds, one bay leaf, two tablespoons of black pepper, and one inch of sliced garlic.

Saute spices

Take a pressure cooker and heat ghee in it. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black pepper, and garlic. Cook it until it starts to crackle.

Add rice and water

Now, add washed rice with water into the pressure cooker. Cook the rice for five whistles until water is absorbed.

Simmer congee

Open the lid and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes on a low flame. Stir it well to avoid burning.

Add spices

While it is almost cooked, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve it hot with mango pickle on the side for a tangy taste.

Information credits

This recipe is taken from chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s official website, @sanjeevkapoor.com.