Going back to our traditional Indian roots, Congee used to be the simplest, richest and most nutritious comfort meal ever. Sure we've got Keto, vegan, and other diets but The Congee Concept builds on classic culinary secrets from South India and makes a dish that doesn’t just keep you healthy but can also help you get healthier when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s no surprise that 16 countries across Asia have some variation of congee in their cuisine, and made the founders Rihan Thomas and Mohsin Saleem want to bring it to the food scene in Bengaluru.
The Congee Concept’s bestseller is, of course, the congee. Essentially, it’s a rice gruel made by boiling rice in water until it breaks down into a soupy consistency. This can be eaten as it is but for a flavour boost, people use anything from achar to other vegetable or meat-based sides. The medicinal properties of congee are underrated which is why we’re glad that they have options like Allergy Precaution, Cold & Cough and Immunity Booster congees on the menu to both educate and satisfy the diner’s taste buds.
They serve up traditional as well as signature flavours in congee but what's constant is the quality, nutritional value and all the health benefits each bowl offers. For the folks en route to flavour town, they have exciting South Indian pairings like Tawa Prawns, Syrian Erachi Fry, Chicken Fry with the congee. They also come with a side of papadam, chutney, green gram, and pickle. And speaking of chutney, they have a mini menu to choose from; Gunpowder podi, Coconut Chutney, Kerala Chammanthi Podi, and Dry Prawn Chutney. Choose from specialty beverages such as Spiced Bottled Buttermilk, Bottled Rasam, and Bottled Ginger Spicy Lime Juice to pair beautifully with your meal.
So, if you’re tired of the same old rice bowls, give The Congee Concept a try and you might just fall in love! They use eco-friendly, non-plastic packaging that keeps your congee nice and hot till you’re ready to thulp. Order now on Swiggy, Zomato or their website and make your self-care Sunday a huge success!
