Jeeraka Kanji( cumin flavoured rice porridge)

Ingredients:
 Basmati rice or any white rice   - 1glass
 Cumin seeds                            -1 tsp
 Fenugreek seeds                      -1/4 tsp
 Turmeric powder                     -1/4 tsp
 Coconut(grated)                      - 1cup
 Garlic                                      -1pod
 Shallot                                     -1
 Salt as required

Procedure: 

 For  1 glass of rice,add 3 1/2 glasses of water along with 1/2 tsp cumin seeds,a pinch of turmeric powder,1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds and salt in a cooker.Cook it in a high flame till one whistle comes.Switch it off and remove from fire.By this time grind together,coconut,1/4 tsp cumin seeds,1/4tsp turmeric powder,1shallot(optional) and1 garlic .Pour this mixture to the rice cooked and cook it in low flame .If the kanji is very thick,you can add more water.When it begins to boil,remove  from fire.In a small pan,add some oil or ghee.Now add chopped shallots , curry leavesand saute it .When shallots become light brown in colour add this to the porridge to give a good flavour.