Mauni Amavasya: Make Samak Ke Chawal For This Special Occasion
By Suprita Mitter
January 28, 2025
Samak ke chawal, also known as barnyard millet, is a popular dish during fasting (vrat) in India. It is light, nutritious, and easy to digest. Here's how to make this delicious and wholesome dish:
Ingredients
1 cup samak ke chawal (barnyard millet) 2 cups water 1 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1-2 green chillies 1 small potato, peeled and diced 1/4 cup peanuts Rock salt (sendha namak) Fresh coriander leaves Lemon juice
Step 1
Wash samak ke chawal thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a pan, heat ghee or oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Step 3
Add chopped green chillies and diced potatoes. Sauté until the potatoes are slightly tender.
Step 4
Add the washed samak ke chawal to the pan. Mix well and pour in 2 cups of water. Add rock salt to taste.
Step 5
Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat until the millet absorbs the water and becomes soft. Stir occasionally.
Step 6
Mix in roasted peanuts for crunch. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a dash of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with curd or vrat ki chutney.
