SAMA KHICHDI – (BARNYARD MILLET KHICHDI)
Sama Khichdi, or Barnyard Millet Khichdi is a popular recipe made out of millets, and is widely consumed during fasting. Sama Millet or Barnyard is rich in antioxidants, high in fiber, easily digestible and packed with micronutrients like Zinc, Iron, protein and Vitamin B complex.
It is low in carbohydrate and gluten free which makes it an ideal choice for people on a gluten free diet. With the addition of a few veggies, it becomes even more nutritious. Let’s see how to make a Delightful and healthy bowl of Sama Millet Khichdi.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Barnyard Millet, washed and rinsed well
- 1 Green Chilli , finely chopped
- 1Â Potato boiled and cubed
- 1Â Carrot -finely chopped
- 1Â Tomato, finely chopped
- 1Â Bay leaf
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 sprig Coriander finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns, crushed
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Oil
METHOD
- Start by dry roasting the barnyard millets in a pan till it turns slight brown. Turn off the flame and allow it to cool.
- In a pressure cooker add 1 teaspoon cooking oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add green chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon crushed pepper corns and give it a good stir.
- Next add the chopped potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and saute until for a few minutes until they are slightly soft.
- Add 2 cups of water for 1 cup of barnyard millet to get a creamy consistency.
- Let the water boil and then add the millet and cover it for 5 minutes and let it cook for 2 whistles.
- Turn of the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze in the lemon.
- Serve your Sama Khichdi hot.
