10. Enjoy your meal with vrat chutney and homemade curd. Sama (swang) rice or vrat ke chawal is commonly eaten during fasting days. It is a gluten-free grain that behaves like rice and is a perfect fasting ingredient. Sama rice, when combined with veggies, create a delicious meal that will completely satisfy your hunger pangs. In India, traditional staples like wheat, rice, lentils, and pulses are not consumed during fasts. Alternate grains are eaten, therefore, making barnyard millets a popular choice. In regional languages, it is known as –
Samai seeds, Moraiayo, Bhagar, Small millets or Kuthiraivali.
But if you looking for a quick-fix meal, then this vrat ka pulao is the perfect starting point.
Dietary fiber B-complex vitamins, Essential fatty acids, Minerals like: Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium Good source of protein,
Besides that, they are low in calories and easy to digest! 2. It’s gluten-free – meaning good for gluten intolerant people and a perfect diabetic-friendly snack. 3. Make-ahead– make a big batch ahead of time and enjoy it all day long. Leftovers make a great snack the next day. 4. Easily customizable – feel free to play around with the ingredients. Add or minus the veggies or nuts that you do and don’t consume during fast. 2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cashews and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until cashews are light brown. Remove and set them aside. 3. To the same pan, add diced potatoes and cook until tender but still firm. 5. Add rinsed millets (sama rice) to the pan along with and water/buttermilk. 6. Stir in the spices and mix to combine. Bring it to a boil. When water is reduced to half, lower the flame. 8. After the cooking time is over, remove the pan from heat. Let it steam, covered, for another 2 minutes. 9. Uncover the pan and fluff the sama chawal pulao with a fork. Top with cashews, and serve hot. Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them. PRO TIP- Take a big bowl as water may boil over during the boiling process. 2. Microwave on high for 8 minutes. After the cooking time is done, remove from microwave. 3. Let it rest covered for 2-3 minutes before fluffing.
Craving for more, more vrat recipes for you to try!
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