Nombu kanji

Nombu kanji (நோன்பு கஞ்சி) is a porridge of moong dal, rice, and coconut milk originating from Kayalpatinam, Tamil Nadu, India.& Nagapatinam(Thirupoondi) Usually it is prepared during the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims fast for 30 days. In the Kadayanallur area, they are making this Nonbu Kanji in all the Masjids that more than 40 masjids in the Holy month of Ramadan. They have made their traditional way of Nonbu Kanji, which people take for Iftar to their house almost 25,000 to 30,000 every day. It is made during Ramadan to break the fast in the evening. As a nutritious and easy meal, it is prepared in bulk during Ramadan. It is served to all in the area who visit or pass by the mosque.