Samak Pulao

(Barnyard Pulao)

20 min

Prep (min)

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

210 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

6.1 g

Protein

31.6 g

Carbohydrate

6 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 1 Katori at one time

Ingredients

1 cup Barnyard millet (samak)

1/3 cup Fresh peas, shelled

3/4 cup Beans, finely chopped

1.5 small Tomatoes, finely chopped

3/4 small Green capsicum, finely chopped

1 large Onion, finely chopped

2 whole Green chillies, sliced (optional)

4 tsp Groundnut oil

2.5 cups Water

2 Bay leaves (tejpatta)

1 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)

2 whole Cloves (laung)

2 whole Black cardamom (badi/kali elaichi)

2 cm piece Cinnamon (dalchini)

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

Use minimal Amount of salt

Method of Preparation

Wash and soak barnyard millet (samak rice) for 10-15 minutes prior to cooking and drain the water.

Wash the vegetables thoroughly and finely chop them.

In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Now add bay leaf, cumin seeds, clove, black cardamom, and cinnamon, and stir for a few seconds.

Add sliced green chillies, stir for a few seconds, then add chopped tomatoes. Cook tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until soft and then add all the chopped vegetables. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Now add salt, turmeric powder, and soaked barnyard millet (samak rice). Mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes with the vegetables. Add water to the mix and let it come to a boil.

Pressure cook for 6-8 minutes (1 whistle on low flame).

Serve hot with raita or curd.