Sama Rice | Samo Rice | Vrat Recipes | Samak Rice
Sama rice is barnyard millet grain which is one of the popular fasting recipes for Navratri, Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, Jaya Parvati Vrat, and Janmashtami. This recipe is healthy and resembles a taste similar to rice acting as a great alternative to fulfill your rice cravings. It has a texture like that of semolina (Rava) broken wheat (Daliya), or even couscous.
Loaded with high fiber and rich in iron and potassium, this recipe gives you a boost of energy during your fasts. It is much smaller compared to rice grains. Samvat rice, Samak chawal, and Moriyo rice are the other names. This recipe is an easy and quick vrat recipe and can be prepared with just a few ingredients in 10 minutes.
Whether you call this fasting rice recipe – Vrat ka pulao, Upvas pulao recipe, or upvas ke samu, this vrat rice is an instant one-meal pot that can be enjoyed with Farali Aloo ki Sabji or with curd. In India, people while fasting doesn’t consume normal salt instead rock salt or sendha namak is used to prepare the food.
During the full month of Sharvan, Navratri, or for fasting on Monday, this fasting recipe is ideal. Gujaratis call fasting recipes “farali” and for all 9 days of Navrati, they prepare special farali recipes. You can also check out our fasting recipes collection which has all recipes like Rajgira Paratha, Rajgira Halwa, Farali Aloo Pattice (buff vada), and Farali Aloo Ki Sabji perfect for fasting. Please try it out and let us know.
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Sama Rice | Samo Rice | Vrat Recipes | Samak Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Millet / Sama
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Green Chilies chopped
- ½ inch Ginger chopped
- few Curry Leaves
- 1 Potato finely chopped
- Rock salt or Sendha Namak as per taste
- 2 cup Water
- Fresh Coriander some
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add millet or sama rice. Wash the rice with water twice or thrice. Finally, add enough water and soak for 30 minutes
- Take a non-stick pot or a Kadai and add ghee. once the ghee is hot add cumin seeds, and saute it for a minute
- Then add green chilies, ginger, a few curry leaves, and saute it for 1 minute
- Add potatoes. Mix it well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
- Now add soaked millet or sama rice and mix it well
- Add 2 cups of water, sendha namak or rock salt, and mix it well again
- Allow the water to come to a boil
- After the first boil cover with the lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on a medium flame
- After 7 to 10 minutes, remove the lid and mix it well
- Remove the pot from the gas and place a Tawa over it
- Now place the sama rice pot over the tawa. In this way all the remaining moisture left in the sama or millet rice will be absorbed and the rice will not burn from the bottom of the pan.
- Add coriander leaves and mix them well
- Now cover with a lid and let it simmer for 2 minutes
- The millet or the sama rice is ready
- Serve it with aloo ki sabji or curd
How to make Sama rice at home Step by Step Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add millet or sama rice. Wash the rice with water twice or thrice. Finally, add enough water and soak for 30 minutes
- Take a non-stick pan or a Kadai and add ghee. once the ghee is hot add cumin seeds, and saute it for a minute
- Then add green chilies, ginger, a few curry leaves, and saute it for 1 minute
- Add potatoes. Mix it well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
- Add soaked millet and mix it well
- Add 2 cups of water, sendha namak or rock salt, and mix it well again
- Allow the water to come to a boil
- After the first boil cover with the lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on a medium flame
- After 7 to 10 minutes, remove the lid and mix it well
- Remove the pot from the gas and place a Tawa over it
- Now place the rice pot over the Tawa. In this way, all the remaining moisture left in the sama or millet rice will be absorbed and the rice will not burn from the bottom of the pan
- Add coriander leaves and mix them well
- Now cover with a lid and let it simmer for 2 minutes
- The rice is ready
- Serve it with aloo ki sabji or curd
FAQs
What is Sama Rice?
Sama Rice is a barnyard millet that is a gluten-free, fiber-rich, and nutritious seed. It is a good source of protein, carbohydrate, and fiber, and, most notably, contains more micronutrients (iron and zinc) than other major cereals.
What are Sama Rice Benefits?
Like most millets, Sama rice is:
– High in protein
– Rich in Fiber
– High Iron content
– Rich in Vitamin B
Is Sama rice good for diabetics?
Sama rice has a glycemic index of around 50 which categorizes it under the low glycemic range suitable for Diabetic patients. Further, it is a high-fiber food and helps control blood sugar levels.
How to make Sama rice?
1. In a mixing bowl add millet or sama rice. Wash the rice with water twice or thrice. Finally, add enough water and soak for 30 minutes
2. Take a non-stick pot or a Kadai add ghee. once the ghee is hot add cumin seeds, and saute it for a minute
3. Then add green chilies, ginger, a few curry leaves, and saute it for 1 minute
4. Add potatoes. Mix it well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
5. Now add soaked millet and mix it well
6. Add 2 cups of water, sendha namak or rock salt, and mix it well again
7. Allow the water to come to a boil
8. After the first boil cover with the lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on a medium flame
9. After 7 to 10 minutes, remove the lid and mix it well
10. Remove the pot from the gas and place a Tawa over it
11. Now place the rice pot over the tawa. In this way, all the remaining moisture left in the sama or millet rice will be absorbed and the rice will not burn from the bottom of the pan.
12. Add coriander leaves and mix them well
13. Now cover with a lid and let it simmer for 2 minutes
14. The millet or the rice is ready
15. Serve it with aloo ki sabji or curd
Is Samo rice gluten-free?
Yes, Samo Rice is gluten-free and has less sugar content and calorie content.
What can you make with Sama Rice?
Sama or Barnyard millet can be used for all types of recipes like Plain Rice, Pulao, Khichdi, Kheer, Dhokla, and Idli.
Is Sama rice good for weight loss?
Yes, Sama rice is high in fiber which keeps your body full leading to less food consumption and in turn helping in weight loss.
Is Sama and Barnyard millet same?
Yes, Sama Rice and Barnyard millet are tiny white grains and they both are the same. It is also called Samo Rice, Samak rice, Mordhan, Vrat ka Chawal, Vari Cha Tandul, Bhagar or Kodri, Jungle rice.
Why do you eat Sama Rice during fasting?
According to a mythological story, sweat fell off Lord Brahma’s head and took the shape of a demon. The demon asked Lord Brahma to give him a place to reside. Lord Brahma responded to dwell in men’s stomach who have eaten rice during Ekadashi. Since Sama Rice is not actual rice but it has a texture and taste like Rice, people consume it during fasting.
Can we have Table Salt during Fasting?
Table salt goes through chemical processes after evaporation and is also iodized. The whole purpose of fast is to keep your consumption light. Rock Salt or Sendha namak is perfect during fasting as it is light and it keeps your body cool from within
