By Garima Johar
August 4, 2026
Samak chawal, also known as barnyard millet, is one of the most popularly used ingredients for Sawan or Navratri fasts. To add a wide variety of dishes to your Sawan vrat, try these samal chawal recipes.
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 a vrat-friendly pulao.
For a comforting one-pot meal, try samak chawal khichdi, perfect for Sawan fasting.
Make a thin, crispy crepe with a batter made from samak rice, and enjoy the vrat dosa.