Chinese Savoury Rice Porridge Recipe With Pumpkin

Ingredients

1 cup Rice,1 cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin) – cut into cubes,6 cups Water – or Vegetable Stock,Salt – to taste,Whole Black Peppercorns – freshly crushed,1 teaspoon Ginger – grated or cut into thin strips,Spring Onion Greens – chopped,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped

Instructions

1. To prepare Chinese Savoury Rice Porridge With Pumpkin, in a saucepan add rice, water or stock, salt and ginger pieces.Stir and add pumpkin cubes.Stir in and add pumpkin cubes.Cook covered on low to medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes or until rice are soft and mushy.Check black pepper seasoning.Just before serving, add handful of chopped scallions and cilantro leaves.Serve the Chinese Savoury Rice Porridge With Pumpkin alone, or alongside Chinese Bhel Recipe (No Onion No Garlic) for weekday dinner.

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