Navratri fasting recipe: How to make Samo Rice

This traditional preparation is a hit among the young and old alike.

Have you tried the Samo Rice yet?

During the fasting season, the samo rice makes for a perfect alternative for rice lovers.

Here's an interesting recipe of Samo Rice for you to try this Navratri.

Ingredients

• 1 cup samo rice
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chilli
• 2 tbsp scrapped fresh coconut (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp oil 
• Rock salt to taste

Method

• Dry roast samo rice till turns light brown. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, green chilli and scrapped coconut. Saute for one minute. 
• Add samo, rock salt and mix well. Add 2 1/4 of hot water and mix well. 
• Cover and on lower the gas.
• Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or till all the water is absorbed and rice become soft. 
• Serve hot with yoghurt.

Photograph Courtesy Khandani Rajdhani 

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