1. Wash the rice 2-3 times and keep it in a sieve for the water
to drain. Spread it on a kitchen towel or a newspaper and allow it to dry.
Then, coarsely dry grind it and soak in 1 cup of drinking water.
2. Take a cooking dish and add 1 tbsp. oil and
sauté the carrots, beans and peas with a little salt for 2-3 minutes. Remove in
a bowl and keep aside. Put the onions and sauté till transparent. Next, add
garlic, ginger paste and cook for some time. Then, add the lentil, turmeric
powder and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add 3 cups of hot water, stir well
and allow it to boil for 5-7 minutes.
3. Now, add the soaked rice with water into the dish .Cook for 2 minutes
and add the coconut milk and salt. Allow this to boil on medium low heat making
sure your stir in regular intervals else it will burn at the bottom.
4. Add more hot water if required as the porridge tends to become thick.
Now, add the vegetables, green chillies and cook for 3-4 minutes. Once the rice
and lentil is cooked, add garam masala, sprinkle coriander and mint leaves. Mix
well and top it up with freshly grated coconut. Remove and serve hot.
