Mutton Rice Porridge ~ Mutton Ganji ~ Mutton and Rice Konji
Mildly spiced one bowl comforting meal with the combination of mutton and rice making it a slurpy warm porridge.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice Jeera or basmati
- 250 grams mutton mince
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste combined
- 2 green chilies roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
- ½ cup chopped coriander leaves
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoon cooking oil
Whole spices:
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 1 piece cinnamon 1 inch long
For Garnish
- ½ cup finely chopped coriander leaves
- ¼ cup fried onion
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a saucepan and add all the whole spices along with the chopped onion. Fry until the onion turns light brown.
- Then add ginger and garlic paste, green chilies, and mint leaves, and cook for a few seconds.
- Now add mutton mince, turmeric powder, salt, and chopped carrot. Stir well and cook the mince for 1 minute till it combines with other spices.
- Add soaked rice and discard the water. Stir well and add 3 cups of water (or more if needed). Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. You need to keep stirring occasionally and adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. The rice should be fully overcooked and mashed.
- Finally, add garam masala powder, lemon juice, and coriander leaves. Cook for a minute on high heat.
- Garnish with ghee and fried onion and serve hot.
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Notes
You can adjust the consistency according to your preference, as most of them prefer it to be a bit more thin and runny. Whereas, I prefer the consistency of a thick soup which makes me satisfied and feel full with just one bowl.