VARI CHI KHICHADI | वरीची खिचडी | SAMO KHICHADI

It is very simple to prepare.It is mainly consumed during fast or Upaas or Vrat.Keeps your stomach full for longer time. It is actually Vari cha Tandul (Meaning Vari Rice), in short called "VARI"

INGREDIENTS:

1. Samo Rice or Vari - 1 Cup)
2. Ghee or Clarified Butter - 1 Tbsp
3. Cumin Seeds - 1 Tbsp
4. Green Chillies or Dry REd Chillies - 2 (Chopped)
5. Roasted Peanut Powder - 1/4 Cup
6. Grated Cocnut - Dry or Fresh (Frozen) - 1/4.I have used fresh/frozen coconut
7. Salt to taste
8. Grated cocnut and Cilantro for garnishing - 1/4 Cup together.
9. Water - 4 Cups

STEPS:

• Heat the Pan on medium flame.Add Ghee.
• When Ghee is hot, add Cumin Seeds,Chillies and Sautee well.
• Now add Samo Rice and start roasting.Keep sauteeing until you smell the aroma of rice.Also, the color of rice changes to slight brown.That means, rice is roasted properly.
  
• To the roasted Rice, add 4 Cups of water,Roasted Peanut powder and Grated Coconut.Mix well.
  
• Close the lid and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
• Now check the consistency.You will see that khichadi is still watery and soggy.
• Now, keep on stirring khichadi until all the water is evaporated and you can grains are cooked but separate.Also, it will not stick to the pan.See the picture below.
  
• Vari chi Khichadi is ready to serve.Serve with spoon ful of Ghee, grated Coconut,Cilantro.Tastes best with Danyachi Aamti, Vrat ki Chutney, Raita etc.
  

TIPS:

• If you want to keep khichadi soft and soggy, you can skip roasting part.