Rice Pej (Konkan Rice Porridge)

A comforting and simple coastal dish — rice cooked until soft and soupy, eaten plain or with accompaniments like pickle, chutney, or dry fish.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• ½ cup raw rice (preferably boiled rice/ukda chawal)

• 3–4 cups water

• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash rice thoroughly and place in a deep pot.

2. Add water and bring to a boil.

3. Lower flame and simmer until rice grains are soft and start breaking.

4. Add salt to taste.

5. Serve hot or warm.

   
   

Pro Tips

• For richer taste, cook in a clay pot.

• Add a spoon of ghee before serving for extra aroma.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy with mango pickle, dry shrimp chutney, or fried fish on the side.