Make this kanji after upavasa. It is proteinaceous and helps fill the stomach easily. It is also easy to make this.

You need:

1. mung dal, ½ cup
2. water, 2 cups
3. milk, 1 cup
4. jaggery, 1 cup
5. cardamom, 3pods
6. saffron, 2 threads

To do:

1. In a pan dry roast the mung dal until it turns light brown.
2. Add 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes in low flame.
3. Boil milk in a separate vessel.
4. When the dal is cooked, add jaggery, saffron and powdered cardamom.
5. Add more water if you need it to be more liquid.
6. When it cools, add the boiled milk.
7. Stir well, offer the kanji to Paramashiva and drink it.

Serve with fresh fruits.