Menthe Ganji (Methi Payasam)

Ingredients:

1 cup boiled rice or White rice (traditionally its prepared with boiled rice)
½ cup methi seeds
2 cup coconut milk
Pinch of salt (optional)
¾ cup jaggery

Method:

Wash and soak the methi for 4 to 6 hours. You can soak the boiled rice too, if you wish, separately. Drain the rice and methi seeds and transfer to utensil. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Remove scum from the surface. Reduce heat and cook until rice and methi are soft, stirring occasionally. If the water dries out add a cup of water, as per desired consistency. If you prefer the methi paez thick, avoid using additional water.
Add the jaggery and stir until the jaggery has dissolved. Then add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.