When I was young, my mom used to make any porridge every Sunday.. She will make awesome side dishes.. There are two reasons behind it.. It is an easy recipe and good for treating Ulcer.. We had a variety of porridge.. Paal Kanji, Sirupayaru Kanji, Ulunthu Kanji, Siruparuppu Kanji, Sukku Kanji, Omam Kanji, etc,.