Konkani Gurgutya Bhat and Metkut

Konkani Gurgutya Bhat and Metkut

Gurgutya bhat, ghee and metkut is a konkan special recipe. This is daily breakfast in many households in Konkan. As rice is available in abundant in Konkan it is but natural that rice will main ingredient in their diet. Also metkut contains lot of pulses and ghee supplies essential nutrients. So you can say it is a good breakfast option. This is an authentic traditional recipe. I will tell you prefect measurements to make perfect metkut. You can try this recipe at home and drop a comment for me.

This is a very easy and simple recipe. As this rice is really soft and a bit runny, it is called gurgutya. Till date in many konkani houses this is a daily breakfast. At some places it is served with curd or with roasted poha papad. At some place you will find raw mango pickle or green chili pickle or sandgi mirchi to go with it. It looks nice and tastes delicious. After reading all this you must be eager to know more. Let’s start..

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Some Interesting facts about Konkani Gurgutya Bhat and Metkut :-

This is a very easy and simple recipe. This is a healthy and tasty recipe. You can call this righteous food. Metkut is a powder made from roasted pulses and grains. You can store it for about 3-4 months in an airtight container. This transforms simple soft rice into delicious, aromatic dish. This combination can be the best option for those who are recovering from illness and have lost taste. It is very healthy and easy to digest.

Konkani Gurgutya Bhat and Metkut

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Serves: 3 People Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 25Minutes 25Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.5/5

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Ingredients

Gurgutya Bhat

• 1/2 cup sona masuri Rice
• 3 cups Water
• Salt to taste

Metkut

• 1/4 cup Wheat
• 1/2 cup Chana dal
• 1/4 cup Urad dal
• 1/4 cup Moong dal
• 1/4 cup Rice
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 10~12 Black peppercorns
• 10~12 Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 4~5 Dry red chilies
• A piece of Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

Instructions

Gurgutya Bhat

Step 1: Wash rice really good 3-4 times and transfer it into a pan.

Step 2: Add water, salt and bring it to boil on high heat.

Step 3: When the mixture begins to boil reduce the heat to low.

Step 4: Cover and cook the rice on low heat for about 20 minutes. The rice is ready.

Step 5: It may look runny now but as it cools down it thickens up.

Metkut

Step 6: Heat up a pan on medium heat and add wheat. 

Step 7: Roast until wheat puffs up like popcorn and transfer them into a bowl.

Step 8: In the same pan add chana dal, urad dal, moong dal, rice.

Step 9: Roast everything well together until they change the color a little.

Step 10: When the mixture begins to get light golden color, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, dry ginger and roast for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 11: Turn off the gas and add fenugreek seeds.

Step 12: Add roasted wheat and mix well.

Step 13: Let the mixture cool down a little.

Step 14: Transfer the mixture into a blender jar and add salt, turmeric powder.

Step 15: Blend the mixture into fine powder in mixer and strain it. Metkut is all ready.

Notes

• If you want to have the rice immediately then cook for another 5 minutes.
• You can store metkut in an airtight container for about 3-4 months. 

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This is a very healthy and tasty recipe. It looks nice and easy to make. It is one of the best breakfast menus. You can have it at any time of the day of you are recovering from any illness and have lost the taste and appetite.