Samak ke Chawal

Its a dish prepared in Navratras- Holy 9 days of Goddess Durga.
I have tried namkeen (salty) version of this rice. Although there is sweet version called Samak ki Kheer.

Ingredients:

• Samak ke Chawal: 1 cup (see pic on right)
• Water: 3 cups
• Jeera/ Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Tomato: 1-2 (chopped/ pureed)
• Oil: 1-2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak chawal in 3 cups water for 10 mins.
2. Heat oil in pan.
3. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
4. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 mins.
5. Add chawal, salt and water (in which it was soaked).
6. Take a boil on high flame.
7. Lower the flame and cook for 5-6 mins until done.
8. Serve with yogurt or any vegetable curry.