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Sama (Barnyard Millet) Khichdi
Tiny sama millet cooked soft with vegetables and cumin, a light, fibre-rich meal that also suits fasting days. A meal idea, not a diet.
A light millet meal
Sama, or barnyard millet, cooks quickly into soft, fluffy grains and is often eaten during fasts. It has fibre and a mild flavour, and it makes a light khichdi with vegetables.
Rinse the grains, cook with chopped vegetables and cumin until soft and serve with curd. This is a millet meal idea and not a weight-loss treatment.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sama (barnyard millet)
- 1 carrot and a handful of peas
- ½ tsp cumin and 1 tsp ghee
- Rock salt
How to prepare
- Rinse sama and soak for 15 minutes.
- Sauté cumin and vegetables, add sama, water and rock salt; cook until soft.
How to use
- Serve a small bowl with curd.
- Add a squeeze of lemon.
Helpful habits
- Use 2 cups water per cup of millet.
- Stir gently to keep it fluffy.
Precautions
- People with diabetes should check portions.
- Introduce millets gradually if you are not used to them.
- A meal idea, not a diet.
Frequently asked questions
Is sama the same as sabudana?
- No, sama is a millet; sabudana is tapioca.
Can I eat it daily?
- Occasionally is fine.
Is it gluten-free?
- Yes, it is naturally gluten-free.
