SAMBA RAVA KICHADI

Samba rava is nothing but broken wheat is a wholesome food which is good for diabetic persons. We can substitute the diet chart with dishes made of Samba Rava instead of Rotis during dinnertime. Having a one-year-old kid nagging behind me in the kitchen, I am not able to prepare roti and subji every day, hence, I prepare this samba rava kichadi which has also the same nutritious value.

INGREDIENTS:

Samba Rava (Broken Wheat Rava) – 1 cup
Vegetables – 1 cup (Beans, carrot, brinjal, potato, cabbage, green peas)
Onions – 1 medium size
Tomato – 1 medium size
Green chilies – 3
Shredded ginger – little
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt – To taste

SEASONING ITEMS:

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Bengal Gram – 1tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch

METHOD:

· Wash and cut the veggies in small pieces.

· Heat the pressure pan with some little oil, add the seasoning items one by one. Once it is ready, add the curry leaves, shredded ginger, and green chilies. Then add the onions and tomato. When the onions become light brown, add the veggies and necessary salt.

· Then add the Samba rava and water in the proportion of 1:3. Mix well. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 whistles.

· Once the pressure is released, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with any sambar or chutney. Even pickles go very well with this.