The mustard seeds may be tiny, but it definitely is 'mighty' when it comes to its amazing health benefits. Mustard seeds contain niacin which helps reduce the level of cholesterol and triglyceride in blood. Not many know that selenium, the protein which is prescribed to ease asthma is made from mustard. Massaging your sore body parts with mustard oil would help you relax. It is also an excellent remedy for suffocation and other respiratory ailments. Besides, including mustard in your daily diet grants you a flawless and younger looking skin. Consuming kaduku kanji or mustard porridge for three days during the month of Karkidakam helps rejuvenate your body. Here is the easy recipe of kaduku kanji.
Ingredients
2 tbsp mustard seeds
100 gms raw rice
1 ½ cups water
1 tsp cumin
¼ cup coconut milk
¼ tsp salt
Preparation
Soak the mustard seeds and raw rice separately for at least 3-4 hours.
Grind them nicely.
Add the ground mustard paste into a pan along with 1 cup water and cook for 5 -6 minutes.
Now add the ground raw rice and half cup water. Allow it to boil.
Stir continuously so that lumps are not formed.
Into it add cumin and coconut milk. Add 1 cup coconut milk if you are looking for a loose consistency.
Add salt as required and consume hot.
Consume this kaduku kanji for three consecutive evenings. However, you shouldn't accompany this porridge with spicy or sour food.
