Samak Rice Khichdi Recipe

Samak Rice Khichdi Recipe 

(Barnyard Millet Porridge)

Is an ultimate seed of a grass with numerous health benefits, which grows near rice paddy. People consume it during fasting days to avoid cereals. It’s a rich source of vitamins and minerals, gluten-free, low in carbohydrates and calories, and good for diabetic people due to low glycemic index. This dish is very simple and flavorful. Dominating flavors are ginger, tomato and earthiness of curry leaves.

Ingredients For Samak Rice Khichdi :

1. Samak Rice (Barnyard Millet): 1/2 cup (100 gms)
2. Water (Boiling Hot): 2 cups for soaking, 2 cups while cooking (This rice absorbs approx. 6 times of water)
3. Ghee: 2 tablespoons
4. Bay leaf
5. Peppercorns
6. Curry Leaves: 15 nos, separated from its stem and washed
7. Chopped Tomatoes: 2 medium size
8. Degi Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
9. Ginger (Grated): 1 tablespoon
10. Salt
11. Potatoes: 2 medium size (200 gms), peeled, washed, and cut into small cubes (1 cm thick)
12. Lemon: 1 piece

Pre – preparation of recipe :

1. Wash the Samak rice twice and soak it in 1 ½ cups of hot water. Keep it covered for 30 minutes.
2. Separate curry leaves from their stem and wash them.
3. Finely chop the tomatoes.
4. Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into small cubes (about 1 cm thick).
5. Peel, wash, and grate the ginger.

How to Prepare Samak Rice Khichdi :

1. Heat ghee in a pan on medium-high flame.
2. Add bay leaves and peppercorns.
3. Now add curry leaves, half of the chopped tomatoes, degi chili powder, grated ginger, and salt.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat and add potato cubes.
5. Stir well for a minute and add soaked rice along with water.
6. Add 2 more cups of water, let the first boil come, and then reduce the flame to low.
7. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes. Stir it after every 5 minutes during simmering.
8. After 10-12 minutes, all the water is absorbed by the rice.
9. Squeeze a lemon on it and stir.
10. Turn off the flame and let it rest while covered for 15 minutes.

Enjoy the Khichadi during fasting days or any day of the year.

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