Today, I am going to share a very healthy and filling Saamai Biryani/Little
Millet Biryani. Saamai is called as kutki in hindi, sama in telugu, saame in
kannada and chama in malayalam. Little millet/saamai is smaller in size when
compared to other common millet varieties. It is rich in fibre, helps in
reducing fat and is good for bones and muscles. Saamai has lot of iron and has
high antioxidant activity. It helps in controlling the blood sugar level and
helps in healing diseases related to stomach. I have already blogged about
millets in deatail here. Do not forget to check "all about millets" and other interesting
millet recipes in the links. Meanwhile do try out this healthy and delicious
Saamai Vegetable Biryani and post your comments.
Here’s how to make Saamai Vegetable Biryani with step by step photos...
Saamai/Little Millet
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1 cup
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Onion
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1 big cut to cubes [Carrot,potatoes, peas]
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Tomatoes
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2 medium size finely chopped
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Green Chillies
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2 Slit lengthwise
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Ginger Garlic Paste
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1 tsp
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Mixed Vegetables
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1 ½ cup chopped
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Red Chilli Powder
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1 tsp
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Turmeric Powder
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¼ tsp
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Garam Masala Powder
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½ tsp
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Yogurt/Curd
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2 tsp
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Coriander Leaves
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2 tbsp finely chopped
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Mint
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2 tbsp finely chopped
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Salt
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as needed
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Water
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2 cups to cook samai
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For Tempering
Oil +
ghee
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2 tbsp
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Cinnamon
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1 inch piece - 2
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Cloves
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2-3
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Cardamom
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1
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Star
Anise
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One small piece
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Bay leaf
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1
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Fennel
Seeds
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½ tsp
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Method
Wash and soak the samai/little millet for 15-20 minutes. After 20 minutes,
drain the water and keep it aside.
Heat oil + ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel/pressure cooker. Add all the ingredients mentioned under tempering [cinnamon, cloves,
cardamom, star anise, bay leaf, fennel seeds] and saute until nice aroma fills
the room.
Add the chopped onion, green chillies and saute well until it turns
translucent. Now add the ginger & garlic paste and saute well until the raw smell of it vanishes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry well until they turn mushy.
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and
stir really well for about a minute.
Add the finely chopped coriander leaves mint leaves and get a good stir.
Add about 2 cups of water to the vegetables.
Now add 1 tsp of cur/yogurt to the vegetable mixture. Check the spice and
salt level at this point and adjust according to your requirement.
Let the water come to rolling boil.
Wait for all the pressure to release, then open the pressure cooker lid,
fluff it up with a fork.
Serve this delicious and super healthy samai biryani with any raita for
your choice.
Thank you all for visiting my space, please come back again for more
interesting and healthy millet recipes from my kitchen.
Do not forget to check "all about millets" and other interesting millet recipes in the links
Other Millet Recipes that might be of your interest….
White Cholam Dosai/Jowar Dosai
Thinai/FoxMillet Dosai
White Cholam Dosai/Jowar Dosai
Thinai/FoxMillet Dosai
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