To break the fast at sunset, mosques distribute nombu kanji, a lightly spiced rice and lentil porridge, to worshipers and the poor. The meal epitomizes the Muslim holy month's spirit of giving.

The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam opens an invitation to the public for their Mariamman prayer (Porridge prayer) which will be held at the temple from the July 20 to July 22. The first prayer, ...

Next, they toss in onions, garlic and fragrant pandanus leaves before adding minced beef and prawns, stirring the mixture with a giant ladle. Once the meat is carefully browned, they add the rice ...

If the porridge is too thick add more water to achieve the desired consistency. Once the maize meal is cooked through, remove from the stove. Combine with sour milk.

Mosque volunteers use 140 kilogrammes (308 pounds) of rice daily to cook the porridge, which is served in bowls to prayer attendees or packed into 1,000 large plastic packets to be distributed to ...