Delicious Navaratri Samak Rice Kheer: A Festive Treat to Savor

Navaratri, the nine-day festival, is often celebrated with delectable dishes like Kheer made from Barnyard millet or samak rice, known as samo, samvat, and varai. This versatile millet, besides being a festive favorite, is also praised as an excellent ingredient for weight loss. If you’re planning to indulge in the festival spirit, here’s a simple and delightful Samak Rice Kheer recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 5 cups full-cream milk
• 3 cups samak rice
• 12 cashews
• 20-25 raisins
• 5 small cardamom pods
• 1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

1. Wash samak rice thoroughly and soak it for half an hour.
2. Boil milk in a heavy pan.
3. Add the soaked rice and stir well.
4. Stir every 3 or 4 minutes, ensuring the rice cooks evenly.
5. Once the rice is tender, add cashews and raisins.
6. Cook until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.
7. Add sugar, mixing it thoroughly.
8. Grind a few cardamom seeds and add them for a delightful aroma.
9. Serve the kheer hot, garnished with the remaining cardamom seeds.