Navratri Vrat Special Samak Rice Appe Recipe| Healthy Indian Fasting Food Recipes|

Samak rice appe for Navratri fasting is my new and healthy addition to upvaas nutriment list. Less oil without fatty ingredients and shallow frying make this "Falhari recipe" a perfect choice during fast.

April being"Chaitra Baisakh" month according to the Indian calendar has already started with Navratri vrat /upvaas. These delightful nine days bring happiness, enthusiasm, and festivity to Indian homes. 

Fasting during Navratri is a celebration with Shudh and Satvik Falhar food. Food is commonly prepared with gluten-free flour like rajgire, kuttu aur singhada ka aata and Sabudana. Along with these Samak rice, also known as "vrat ke chawal", "Bhagar"or Barnyard millet is a healthy food option while on fast. It serves as a nutritive ingredient with a full sack of benefits.  

Benefits of Sama rice or barnyard millets:

• Samak rice contains both soluble and insoluble fibers. It provides a myriad of fiber as compared to other cereals. It helps in healthy digestion and keeps the stomach fulfilled for a long time during fasting.

• Consuming Samak rice helps in keeping blood sugar levels under control (diabetic food). Since it is very low in glycemic index, it gets assimilated slowly and provides ample energy to the body. Diabetic patients can consume Samak rice without worry.

• Iron content in Samak rice is also high. Resultantly, it helps in treating anemia and other diseases that are caused due to iron-deficiency. 

• Samak rice can be a great option for weight loss. Fewer calories and high fibre content in it keep our hunger satisfied for a long time.

This special Appe recipe with Sama rice for Upvas will surprise you with all these benefits and great taste. So, to get the easy and quick step-by-step recipe for fasting, scroll down and check!!

Also, read more fasting food recipes:

• Aaloo Halwa with saffron milk for fasting days

• Nutritious Mewa/Dry fruit Chat for fasting days

Overview

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Soaking Time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes per batch

Cuisine: Indian

Course: Snacks/fasting food

Serve: 4

Ingredients

To Soak

• Sama/samak/varai/ Barnyard millet- 1cup
• Curd- 1/2 cup
• Water-1 cup  (to soak) quantity can be changed as per consistency.

To add after Soaking

• Boiled grated Potato- 2 large size
• Chopped green chilies-2
• Chopped green coriander-2 tablespoon
• Crushed black peppercorn-1 teaspoon
• Salt- 1 teaspoon
• Shingada flour / Water chestnut flour- 1/2 cup 

Note: If Shingada flour is not available, other Fasting food flours like Kuttu, Rajgira can also be added to the same mix for the binding purpose

Preparation Process

Step-1

In a mixing bowl, take 1 cup of Samyak ice, add curd, and a 1/2 cup of water. 

Step-2

Mix all the ingredients well and keep it to rest for 15 minutes. 

Step-3

After 15 minutes of soaking add grated potato, green chili, fresh coriander, salt, and pepper to the mix.

Step-4

Mix and Combine well.

Step-5

In the last add the binder flour and mix well. 

Note: Add water if required to get the thick pouring consistency.

Step-6

Heat the Appe pan on low medium heat, and drizzle little oil in the cavities.

Step-7

Pour 1 tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the pan. Drizzle little oil over them. Cover and cook.

Step-8

Flip the Appe with the help of a spoon after one side turned golden red.

Step-9

Once both the sides turn golden take the Appe out of the pan.

Final serve

Serve hot Appe with green coriander chutney or chilled curd seasoned with salt and pepper for best taste.

Video Recipe