Stewed Pumpkin Samak Rice is a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner option that can be made in time similar to that needed to prepare a traditional rice pulao. White rice being replaced with samak millet makes this dish, rich in protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins.
- Preparation time – 15 mins
- Cooking time – 15 mins
- Serving Size – 2
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Here’s the nutritional information of Stewed Pumpkin Samak Rice:
| Nutritional Value | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 466 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 25.5 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.5 g |
Ingredients of Stewed Pumpkin Samak Rice
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Samak Rice | 1 cup |
| Yellow Pumpkin | 2 cups |
| Mushrooms | 1 cup |
| Onion | 2 tbsp |
| Ginger | ½ tbsp |
| Garlic (Optional) | ½ tbsp |
| Coconut Milk | 1 cup |
| Dhania Powder | 1 tsp |
| Bhuna Jeera | 1 tsp |
| Garam Masala | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Pepper Powder | ½ tsp |
| Oil/Ghee | 1 tsp |
How to make Stewed Pumpkin Samak Rice?
- In a heavy bottom pan heat oil, add the onion and ginger. And cook till they turn brown.
- Now add the chopped pumpkin, mushroom, garlic, dhania powder, jeera powder and garam masala.
- Cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally till the raw smell goes.
- Now add the samak rice and 2 cups of water.
- Cover up the pan and cook for 10 mins.
- Alternatively, you can also pressure cook for 2 whistles. Just before it is done add the coconut milk, pepper, and salt for taste.
- Serve hot.
Conclusion
White rice being replaced with samak millet makes this dish, rich in protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins.
