KUTHIRAIVALI SAMBAR SADHAM / BARNYARD MILLET SAMBAR RICE

The Barnyard millet is a wild seed and not a grain, mainly grown in the hilly areas of Uttaranchal, India. The barnyard millet is the fastest growing crop.   Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein and at the same time is the least caloric dense compared to all other cereals. It is a grain which makes one feel light and energetic after consumption. 

A serving of barnyard millets (25g, raw) gives 75 calories and 1.5g of protein.  It is an excellent source of dietary fibre with a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions.  The carbohydrate content of barnyard millet is low and slowly digestible, making the barnyard millet a low glycemic index food.  Like all millets, the barnyard millet is gluten-free.  According to research on nutrient content on millets, some varieties of barnyard millet have shown to contain high amounts of iron which was the richest amongst all millets and cereal grains. Barnyard millet could be a good source of iron for vegetarians. 

Kuthiraivali Sambar Sadham is healthy and delicious rice variety. Can be easily prepared at home. 

Ingredients : 

• 3/4 Cup Kuthiraivali / Barnyard Millet 
• 1/4 cup Toor Dal 
• 1 Garlic 
• 5-8 Shallots 
• 1 cup Vegetables (Carrot, peas, capsicum) 
• 1 Tomato Chopped 
• 2 Green Chilli 
• 2 Tablespoon Tamarind juice 
• 3 Dried red chilli 
• 1/4 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds 
• 1/4 tablespoon Turmeric Powder 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Chilli Powder 
• 2 Tablespoon Sambar Powder 
• A pinch of Hing 
• Curry Leaves 
• Coriander Leaves to Garnish 
• 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Ghee 
• Salt to taste 

 To make Kuthiraivali Sambar Sadham / Barnyard Millet Sambar Rice at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below

Step By Step Picture Instructions : 

1. Wash kuthiraivali and toor dal in water for at least 3 times until all dirt are removed 
2. Soak the cleaned kuthiraivali and toor dal for 20 minutes 
   
3. Pressure cook the soaked kuthiraivali and toor dal with tomato, garlic, green chilli (1 no) and turmeric powder for 4 whistles 
   
4. Mash them well 
   
5. Add salt required for the dal mixture 
   
6. Add tamarind juice and keep aside 
   
7. Temper mustard seeds, cumin, dried red chilli, hing and curry leaves in coconut oil 
   
8. Add shallots and green chill, and roast for a minute 
   
9. Add the vegetables and mix well 
   
10. Add salt to the vegetables 
    
11. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook the vegetables 
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. When the vegetable are cooking add chilli and sambar powder, and cook for a couple of minutes
13. Mix the vegetable mixture to the dal mixture, and mix well 
    
14. Add 1 cup water and mix well, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes 
    
15. Garnish with coriander leaves 
    
16. Add ghee and serve hot