Curd Samak Rice

A light, refreshing and filling recipe made with samak rice (barnyard millet), curd and crunchy vegetables

Ingredients

• 30 g samak rice (raw)
• 150 g plain low-fat curd
• ½ small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp grated carrot (optional)
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• A pinch of black pepper
• Rock salt or regular salt, as preferred
• Water as required

Method

1. Soak the samak rice
   Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 15–20 minutes. Drain before cooking.
2. Cook until soft
   Add the soaked rice to a pan with approximately ¾–1 cup water. Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until soft and fluffy. Allow it to cool completely.
3. Prepare the curd mixture
   Whisk the low-fat curd until smooth. Add cucumber, carrot, cumin powder, pepper and coriander.

Mix and serve
Fold the cooled samak rice into the curd mixture. Adjust the consistency with a little water and serve fresh