Recipe: Sama Pulao Sama Pulao is a simple, healthy, filling, one pot meal that is generally prepared during the Hindu Fasting Days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Ram Navmi, etc. Sama, samak chawal, moriyo, barnyard millet is widely used during fasting. Though the name has the word millet it is not a true millet. Actually it is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Samo Tikki / Barnyard Millet Pattis Samo tikki / Barnyard Millet Pattis are gluten free, vegan, delicious and healthy too. A good way to get the family to enjoy the nutritional value of barnyard millet. Known as sama chawal, samo, moriyo, kuthiraivali. What Is Samo? Samo is what is known as barnyard millet in…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Farali Uttapam Farali Uttapam is a variation of the popular traditional Southern Indian Snack Uttapam. Traditionally, uttapam is made from a batter of rice and urad dal. However, these two are not allowed during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Janmashtami, Ram Navmi, etc. Therefore, these Farali Uttapams are made from a batter of sama…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIE’S REDOING OLD POSTS #8 RECIPE : SAMO/MORIYO KHEER Samo/Moriyo Kheer is a milk based pudding made using samo/moriyo or what’s commonly called in English as Barnyard Millet. Samo/ Moriyo is one of the most widely used ‘grain’ for fasting days like Ekadashi, Navratri, Ram Navmi, Janmashtami, etc. What is Kheer? Kheer is a…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #35 RECIPE: FARALI KADHI/ MORIYO NI KADHI What is Farali Kadhi/ Moriyo ni Kadhi? Farali Kadhi/ Moriyo ni Kadhi is made from moriyo. Let me explain in detail. First of all kadhi is a yogurt and flour based curry that is served with rice. Usually the flour of choice is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi is a gluten free, easy to make, healthy dish that is usually enjoyed during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Ram Navmi, etc. However, it can be enjoyed on non fasting days as moriyo or barnyard millet is easy to digest and filling. While I…