## Sama Khichdi Recipe – Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting – Vrat Recipe (Indian Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Sama Khichdi Recipe – Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting – Vrat Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Sama Khichdi Recipe – Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting – Vrat Recipe:
* 1 cup Barnyard Millet
* 1 Green Chilli – finely chopped
* 1 Potato (Aloo) – boiled and cubed
* 1 Carrot (Gajjar) – finely chopped
* 1 Tomato – finely chopped
* 1 Bay leaves (tej patta) – torn
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 2 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped
* 2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – crushed
* Salt – to taste (rock salt)
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Sama Khichdi Recipe – Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting – Vrat Recipe:
1. We begin making Sama Khichdi Recipe (Vrat Recipe) by dry roasting the barnyard millets in a pan till it turns slight brown.
2. Turn off the flame and allow it to cool.
3. Then in a pressure cooker add 1 teaspoon cooking oil,Once the oil is hot, add green chillies, bay leaves, cinnamon and crushed pepper corns and give it a good stirNext add the chopped potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and saute until for a few minutes until they are slightly soft.
4. Add 2 cups of water for 1 cup of sama rice to get a creamy consistency.
5. Let the water boil and then add the millet and cover it for 5 minutes and let it cook for 2 whistles.
6. Turn of the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze in the lemon and give it a mix.
8. Serve your creamy Sama Khichdi with Cucumber Green Chilli Raita with Makhana Moongphali Ki Kadhi to enjoy your meal.
### Tips for the Best Sama Khichdi Recipe – Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting – Vrat Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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