Flavorful Sama ke Chawal (barnyard millet) and Tofu mix

Sama ke Chawal (Barnyard Millet) is one of my favorite foods during Navratri season. Following series of my additions to navratri food on my blog, here is another dish from my kitchen to yours. Simple, easy and healthy way to enjoy this navrati with lots of flavors, colors and aroma to all the traditional vrat food from my childhood. Enjoy the delectable delicacy and get creative with me.

Cook time - 35 minutes

Servings - 2 

Ingredients:

1 cup sama ke chawal (barnyard millet) - washed and cleaned

1 cup tofu - mashed

handful of finely chopped cilantro

2-3 green chillies - finely chopped

handful of cashew nuts - dry roasted and loosely crushed 

Sendha namak - to taste

1 tsp red chilly powder or crushed black pepper

1 1/2 tsp cumin powder - dry roasted and grounded

1 -2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

1. In a pot, boil 2-3 cups of water on high heat. Stir the rice/millet in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Check the rice for soft consistency. Once done turn the heat off and strain the rice/millet in a strainer or use cheesecloth. Set the chawal aside for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix tofu with rest of the ingredients except red chilly powder in a large bowl. Add sama ke chawal / millet and mix well.
3. Take a skillet add 1 tsp oil on medium heat and add red chilly powder to the oil. Add the sama chawal and tofu mixture to it. Stir in for a 1-2 minutes and serve it warm/hot with Coconut chutney.

You can also make a patty out of the same mixture (follow steps from above) by adding a medium boiled potato to it. Mash the potato with the mixture and make patties out of it. Cook in a skillet on medium heat while cooking for 2-3 minutes each side or till golden brown. 

Healthy and easy way to enjoy navratri food.