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Here’s how to cook Gujarati Moriyo Ki Recipe – Sama Khichdi in under 20 minutes using minimal ingredients.
Ever heard of Moriyo? I hadn’t, until I was introduced to it by my friends mother-in-law. Moriyo is often cooked by Guajarati’s on days they are fasting. It is also known as Banyard Millet, Sama Chawal, Samo, and Farali. These little beads have a fantastic texture when cooked, are relatively quick-cooking because of their small size. Additionally, it’s naturally gluten-free. It is a wild seed and not a grain.
What ingredients do I need to make Gujarati Moriyo Ki Recipe – Sama Khichdi?
Oil of choice, cumin seeds, curry leaves, Serrano peppers, potato, water, bell peppers, moriyo/samo seeds, salt, ground turmeric, and cilantro leaves. Moriyo/samo seeds are easily available on amazon or Indian grocery stores.
How do I make Gujarati Moriyo Ki Recipe – Sama Khichdi?
Prep:
Firstly, rinse the moriyo seeds well.
Secondly, shred/grate the potatoes.
Thirdly, chop the bell pepper and cilantro finely.
Cook:
First, place a pan on medium-heat. Second add oil to the pan. Third when the oil is hot, add in cumin seeds.
Further, when cumin seeds splutter, add curry leaves, green chilis and sauté for a few seconds. Furthermore, add in shredded potatoes and 2 cups of water. Moreover, stir well. Next, add the diced bell peppers and bring it to boil (approx. 5 minutes). Keep stirring intermittently.
Then, add moriyo, 2 more cups of water, turmeric and salt.
Cook for 6-8 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Finally, garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Gujarati Moriyo Ki Recipe – Sama khichdi
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil of choice
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 8 curry leaves
- 2 serrano peppers (slit into 2 halves)
- 2 cups potatoes, shredded
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 1/3 cup bell peppers, chopped finely (optional, you can eliminate if fasting)
- 1/2 cup moriyo seeds
- 1/3 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (haldi)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
Prep
- Rinse the moriyo seeds well.
- Shred/grate the potatoes.
- Chop the bell pepper and cilantro finely.
Cook
- Place a pan on medium-heat. Add oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add in cumin seeds.
- When the cumin seeds splutter, add curry leaves, green chilis and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add in shredded potatoes and 2 cups of water. Moreover, stir well.
- Add the diced bell peppers and bring it to boil (approx. 5 minutes). Keep stirring intermittently.
- Then, add the moriyo seeds, 2 more cups of water, turmeric and salt. Stir well.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Keep stirring intermittently. Finally, garnish with cilantro and serve. It should have a consistency like sooji upma. Most of the water needs to be evaporated.
