Sama Pulao

A wholesome pulao perfect for fasting days, the Sama Pulao combines the unique, earthy flavour of the sanwa millet with the aroma and flavour of whole spices and coriander.

Ingredients

1 cup sanwa millet (sama)

1 tbsp ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

2 cloves (laung / lavang) (laung/lavang)

1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)

1 cardamom (elaichi)

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/2 cup potato cubes

rock salt ( sendha namak) to taste

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) , optional

1/4 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts

Method

Soak the sanwa millet in enough water for 10 to 15 minutes in a deep bowl. Drain and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the green chillies, potatoes and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
Add the soaked sanwa millet, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. , while stirring occasionally.
Add 2 cups of water and little salt, mxi well, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the coriander and peanuts and mix well.
Serve hot... #vratkakhana