Samak ki khichdi is an excellent fasting food. Light on the stomach and gluten free, it helps in the detoxification process of the body. To make it into a wholesome meal, have it with kuttu ki kadhi, peanut chutney, lauki (Bottle gourd) ki sabji or dahi aloo.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Samak rice (2 serving spoons)
• 1 Tsp Oil
• Jeera
• Hing
• 1-2 Green chillies chopped
• 2 Cups chopped bottle gourd (Lauki)
• 1 Chopped tomato
• 1 Tbsp-chopped coriander leaves
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. In a cooker heat the 1 tsp oil. Add hing, jeera and allow them to splutter.
2. Add chopped green chillies, bottle gourd, tomato, samak rice and roast it until light brown.
3. Add the water, salt and close the cooker. Give it two whistles on high flame. Then lower the flame and let it cook further for another 5 minutes.
4. Once done, ensure that the lauki is properly cooked.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves.