Kola Kenda

This is a traditional dish, that is usually eaten before breakfast. It is very nutritious. You can  use  Gotu Kola, Mukunuwenna, Ranawara, Welpenela, Polpala, Iramusu, Hathawariya, Elabatu, Aligetapera, Erabadu or a mix of any these.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Red raw rice
• 1 Cup Roughly chopped Gotu Kola ( You may use  Mukunuwenna, Ranawara, Welpenela, Polpala, Iramusu, Hathawariya, Elabatu, Aligetapera, Erabadu or a mix of any these.)
• 3 Cups Coconut milk
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Teaspoon Finely chopped ginger
• 2 Bulbs Finely chopped garlic
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 Teaspoon Salt

Method:

• Wash Rice. Add salt and boil with water.
• Crush Gotukola in a motor or blender using 1 cup of coconut milk.
• When Rice is cooked, add 2 cups of coconut milk and mixed the ginger, garlic and Gotukola juice.
• Bring Kanda (soup) in to boil.
• Add lemon juice for seasoning.
• Serve plain or with Jaggery.