Samak Rice Vegetable Pulao
25 minutes
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About Samak Rice Vegetable Pulao
A simple Navratri vrat pulao made with samak rice, potato, carrot, peas, peanuts and mild spices.The grains stay light and separate, making this an easy one-pot main meal for a fasting day.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pulao
- 1 cup Samak Rice Also called barnyard millet; rinse gently and soak for 15 minutes
- 1/2 cup Potato Peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup Carrot Diced small
- 1/4 cup Green Peas Fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp Peanuts Roasted and roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Jeera
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves Finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ghee For cooking
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 1 pinch Sendha Namak Or as required
Instructions
Preparing the Samak Rice
- Rinse the samak rice gently 2–3 times until the water is mostly clear. Soak in enough water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
Cooking the Pulao
- Heat the ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and let it sizzle for a few seconds. Add the diced potato and carrot and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the drained samak rice and green peas. Stir gently for 1 minute so the grains are coated with the ghee and vegetables.
- Add 1 1/4 cups hot water, black pepper and sendha namak. Stir once and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the samak rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff gently with a fork. Fold in the roasted chopped peanuts and coriander leaves just before serving.
Recipe Notes
Make-Ahead Tip
Chop the vegetables and roast the peanuts ahead of time. The samak rice can also be rinsed and soaked just before cooking. For the best texture, cook the pulao fresh rather than storing it for long periods.Office Tiffin Tip
Pack the pulao in an insulated tiffin while still warm. If preparing it ahead, keep the peanuts separate and add them just before eating for better crunch.Quick Swap
Use diced pumpkin instead of carrot, or replace the green peas with another vrat-friendly vegetable you regularly use during fasting.Vrat Note
This recipe uses ingredients commonly used during Navratri fasting. Vrat rules vary by family and region, so follow the fasting practices you personally observe.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5505IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 7mg
