Aadi Koozh is a healthy porridge made in the auspicious time of the Tamil month Aadi. The word comes from ‘Aadi’ – which is the auspicious month in the Tamil calendar, and ‘Koozh’ is porridge. It translates to a special porridge made during the month of Aadi. During the fortunate month of Aadi, Aadi Koozh is cooked and offered in temples. Aadi is the fourth month of the year in the Tamil calendar. The first day of this month is celebrated as Aadi Pandigai or Aadi Pirappu, which is an important festival for most Tamils, especially newlyweds.
As soon as the summer season starts, it is necessary to change our eating habits to reduce body heat. Aadi Koozh is said to be one of the dishes that help our bodies stay cool during the hot summer months. Let’s take a look at the amazing recipe for Aadi Koozh.
Ingredients:
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1 cup ragi flour
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1/4 cup raw rice
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Around 2 cups of water + as required
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1 cup of curd
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2 tablespoons of small onions
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2 teaspoons of curry leaves
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Green chilli
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Add 4 cups of water to the ragi flour and whisk until fully combined and lump-free. Set aside.
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Take raw rice in a mixer. Grind it into a coarse mixture, like rava.
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In a heavy-bottomed vessel, boil 2.5 cups of water, add rice, and cook it until soft to a porridge-like consistency.
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Then add the mixed ragi flour mixture and the required salt.
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On a low flame, keep mixing and cooking it till it becomes thick and has the raw taste of ragi flour leaves. It will become shiny and thick.
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At this stage, switch it off, spread it in a wide-mouth container, and let it cool down completely.
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To the curd, add a small amount of water and whisk thoroughly. Set aside.
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Grind green chillies to a coarse paste.
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Now to the ragi koozh, add buttermilk, chopped onions, chopped curry leaves, and green chilli paste.
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Whisk it well without any lumps; add water to make it to a thin koozh consistency. It should be very runny.
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Serve Aadi Koozh with onions and chilies.
