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Samak chawal pulao
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories195.6 kcal
  • Carbs32.9 g (131.7 kcal)
  • Protein4.0 g (15.9 kcal)
  • Fats5.3 g (48.0 kcal)

Samak chawal pulao recipe

Samak chawal pulao is a good source of highly digestible protein. HINT: Rich in fiber, has a low glycemic index. Good Source of Iron. Hence a great way to include millets in your diet.

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 5 persons

Ingredients
Ghee clarified butter
1 Table Spoon
French beans country
50 Grams
Peas fresh
50 Grams
Carrot orange
100 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
5 Grams
Onion small
100 Grams
Cardamom green
2 Grams
Rice bran oil
2 Tea Spoon
Salt
5 Grams
Water
600 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Garam masala powder
1 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Cinnamon
2.5 Grams
Bay leaves
1 Grams
Barnyard millet
200 Grams
Instructions
1
Roasting
In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon of ghee on low flame, add the millet and roast till it gets a deep brown colour. This will take 4-5 minutes. Now turn off the flame and set aside.
2
Saute the spices
In a pressure cooker, add two teaspoons of oil, and heat on medium flame, now add a bay leaf and cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle.
3
Add chopped vegetables
Next, add chopped onion and saute it till it is translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, carrots, beans, sauté it for two minutes.
4
Add powdered spices
Continue to saute for 3 – 4 minutes. Add salt, spices- turmeric powder, garam masala powder and red chilli powder and mix them.
5
Pressure cook it
Now add dry roasted millet and mix well. Add 2 cups of water and close the pressure cooker. Pressure cook the pulao for 4 whistles and turn off the flame.
6
Serve it
Allow the pressure to release naturally. Transfer it to a plate and serve hot with raita.
Nutrition Label

Samak chawal pulao

  • Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories195.6 kcal
  • Carbs32.9 g
  • Fiber2.8 g
  • Sugar1.7 g
  • Protein4.0 g
  • Fat5.3 g
  • Saturated fat2.0 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.5 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.8 g
  • Cholesterol6.6 mg
  • Sodium352.0 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientSamak chawal pulaoDalia pulaoThaliya PulaoBadami Chaler Sabji Polao
Calories195.6 kcal182.1 kcal182.1 kcal201.4 kcal
Carbs32.9 g28.7 g28.7 g31.8 g
Protein4 g5.4 g5.4 g4.8 g
Fat5.3 g5.1 g5.1 g6.1 g
Fiber2.8 g6.1 g6.1 g4.5 g
Sugar1.7 g2.2 g2.2 g2 g
Sodium352 mg338 mg338 mg350.9 mg
Cholesterol6.6 mg6.3 mg6.3 mg0.2 mg

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