By Nikita Toppo
October 14th, 2023
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Also known as vrat ke chawal, samak rice is very popular during Hindu festivals. Here is a simple recipe to make samak rice pulao at home for Navratri meal.
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1 tbsp ghee, 3⁄4 tsp cumin seeds, 2 cloves, 3 black peppercorns, 2 green cardamom pods, 1⁄2 tbsp peanuts (roasted), 1⁄4 tsp minced ginger, 1 green chilli, 75 g boiled potatoes (peeled and cut into large pieces, 100 g sama rice, 3⁄4 tsp rock salt, 10 cashew nuts (fried), 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp lime juice
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Heat ghee in a saucepan on medium heat and toss in cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, green cardamom pods, and stir. Add peanuts, ginger, and chillies.
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Sauté for 30 seconds, tip in potato, and cook for about 1 minute. Add rice and stir for about 3 min. Pour in 300 ml water, add salt and stir again.
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Then cover and cook till the water is absorbed. Toss in fried cashew nuts, coriander leaves and lime juice. Remove from heat and serve hot.
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