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Samak ki khichdi -A healthy gluten free Barnyarn millet and yogurt pilaf ,food for fasting/upvas

Samak Khichdi- /samu/moraiyo/samak/Sama /mordhan /varai  or Barnyan millet is a seed . Sama is very easily available in Indian stores. It is quite small in size and round in shape,almost similar to thick semolina.

Millets are complex carbs and rich in fiber so can be easily used on daily basis. Samak absorb a good quantity of water so is quite filling during fasting.

I often make sama ke chawal for fasting as millet , sabudana, kuttu atta, singhora atta, rajgiri atta are mainly used as a fasting food.

These millets and grains are specially consumed during Navaratri, shivaratri, ekadashi and on other fasting days.

In North India most of the people  fast during Navratri and eat only satvik food.  Grains and pulses are prohibited during fasting. Potato, sweet potato, colocasia/arbi , yellow pumpkin, yam, bottle gourd, cucumber, raw banana are preferred.

few selected spices can only be used during fasting i.e sendha namak (rock salt),pepper powder,mango powder,asafoetida and cumin seeds. It may vary from region to region and family traditions and rituals.

Samak ke chawal ki khichdi is an easy to follow recipe. You just have to saute the samo in the tempering. You can also add boiled potatoes or saute or deep fry potato cubes before adding in the khichdi.

Add water ,fresh herbs and spices and cook till done .Add whisked curd or buttermilk to adjust the consistency and serve hot. Serve with some green chutney or coconut chutney.

Do try these delicious fasting recipes-

• Sama ke chawal ki idli
• Sama aur Aloo ki Tikki
• Sama ka Uttapam
• Vrat ke Medu vada
• Paneer ki kheer

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Samak Ki Khichdi/ Moraiyo Khichdi

Samak ki khichdi- A healthy ,delicious and mildly spiced barnyarn millet and yogurt pilaaf, a perfect recipe for fasting

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Breakfast, fasting recipe, glutenfree, Lunch box Recipe

Cuisine: North Indian Cuisine

Keyword: pulao, Samak, samak ki khichdi

Servings: 3

Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sama/ Barnyarn Millet
• 3/4 cup Yogurt/ Dahi
• 2 cup Water
• 1 medium Potato
• 1.5 tsp Green Chili Chopped
• 2 tbsp Peanuts/ Moongphali Crushed
• 1 tsp Ginger/ Adrak chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander/ Hara Dhaniya
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice Optional
• 2 tbsp Pomegranate pearls Optional
• 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
• To Taste Salt

Tempering/ Tadka

• 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds/ Jeera
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/ Hing

Instructions

• In a heavy bottom pan add ghee/cooking oil,and then add cumin seeds.
• when seed start crackling add chopped potatoes,mix and cover with a lid and cook on low flame till done(become soft).
• Add sama and 2 cup water in the pan and then add salt and pepper powder and mix.

  Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat till samo become soft.

  Can add some more water if needed.
• Now add beaten yogurt and ginger in the pan.
• At this stage you can add some more warm water if needed, as it should not be thick at this stage.

  Mix well and let it come to a boil.

  When done,switch off the flame and add lemon juice and chopped coriander and mix well.

  Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  Garnish with chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds and serve hot.
• Mix well and let it come to a boil.
• When done,switch off the flame and add lemon juice and chopped coriander and mix well.
• Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds and serve hot.
• Serving suggestions-serve with green chutney or coconut chutney .

Notes

NOTE-
1-The preferred consistency of this khichdi is soft like porridge.
2- Sama’s tendency is to absorb the moisture quickly,so If it thickens after some time,you can add some hot water and reheat the khichdi for a minute to adjust the consistency.
3- Fried and crushed cashews can also be added .