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Samak Khichdi Recipe, How to Make Samak ki Khichdi, Samak Pulao

2013-03-08 by Anjana Chaturvedi 10 Comments

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

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

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

I often make sama ke chawal for fasting as millet , sabudana, kuttu atta, singhora atta,rajgiri atta are mainly used as a fasting food.They are specially consumed during Navaratri, shivaratri, ekadashi and on other fasting days.

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

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

This samak ke chawal ki khichdi is an easy recipe. You just have to saute the samo in the tempering. You can 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
How to make moraiyo ki khichdi

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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
  • 3 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 water in the pan and 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 .

 

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Filed Under: Gujarati Recipes, Rice, Pulao,Khichdi, Tiffin Variety, Vrat ka khana/Food for fasting Tagged With: Branyard millet, Dahi, fasting food, glutenfree, khichdi, moraiya, Mordhan, No onion garlic recipe, pulao, recipe, sama, samu, satvik, upvas, vrat ka khana, yogurt

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Comments

  1. Reana Naviva says

    2013-03-14 at

    This sounds like a healthy alternative. Not sure where to source sama in the US , but I would like to try it…

    Reply
  2. Shobha Kamath says

    2013-03-09 at

    Loved the presentation!

    Reply
  3. kausers kitchen says

    2013-03-09 at

    Sounds really healthy, nice clicks dear.

    Reply
  4. Gauri says

    2013-03-09 at

    We have this during fasting days! looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. DivyaGCP says

    2013-03-09 at

    Healthy and delicious kichdi. Looks so colorful!

    Reply
  6. Sireesha Puppala says

    2013-03-08 at

    Love the colourful platter

    Reply
  7. Priya R says

    2013-03-08 at

    Looks so colorful and inviting, would love to try this

    Reply
  8. divya says

    2013-03-08 at

    OMG.. mouth watering here.. Awesome clicks dear 🙂

    Reply
  9. Meena Selvakumaran says

    2013-03-08 at

    neat presentation,very healthy food.

    Reply
  10. Priya says

    2013-03-08 at

    Wat an excellent food to start a day with it, am planning to get some samo from Indian grocery,this dish is in my to do list definitely;

    Reply

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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