Navratri Recipe- Healthy And Gluten Free Samak Khichdi

By: Kratika Thu, 22 Oct 2020 2:27:44

Navratri Recipe- Healthy and Gluten Free Samak Khichdi

Samak ki Khichdi 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.

Most of the people in North India fast during Navratri and eat only satvik food as grains and pulses are prohibited during fasting. 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.

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

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Method

* 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

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