By Garima Johar
September 21, 2025
Barnyard millet, also known as samak ke chawal, is one of the most popularly used ingredients for Navratri. The vrat-friendly and gluten-free ingredient can be used to make a range of dishes.
Instead of rice, you can use samak ke chawal to make the South Indian staple - idli.
Mix the soaked barnyard millet and cook it with assorted veggies to make a bowl of upma.
Use samak ke chawal with chopped vegetables and sendha namak to make Navratri-special pulao.
To make a comforting one-pot meal, you can make barnyard millet khichdi, perfect for Navratri.
Make the thin and crispy crepe with a batter made with samak rice and enjoy barnyard millet dosa.