Kuthiraivali Sambar Sadam is an ancient recipe from South India which is also known as the spicy mixed vegetable sambar rice. It is a traditional South Indian dish made from barnyard millet to add to the fibre and lentils for nutrition of the dish. Barnyard Millet is also known as "Samvat ke Chawal" and is popularly used during the Navratras. Barnyard millet is low in carbohydrates, but has a similar energy value to all the other millet. It"s high in fibre and a good source of B-complex.

Ingredients for Kuthiraivali Sambar Sadam:

•Barnyard Millet / Kuthiraivali - 1 cup
•Yellow Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
•Potato - 1 medium size, cubed
•Carrot - 1 medium size, cubed
•Raw Banana - 1 small, cubed
•Cucumber - 1 cup, cubed
•Snake Gourd - 1 cup, cubed
•Brinjal - 1 small, cubed
•Onion - 1 large, sliced
•Tomato - 2 medium size, chopped
•Green Chilli - 2, chopped
•Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
•Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
•Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
•Salt to taste
•Sugar - 1 tsp
•Tamarind pulp - 1 tbsp
•Coriander Leaves - a handful, chopped finely
•Ghee - 1 tbsp
•Water - 4 cups

Ingredients for Seasoning:

•Gingelly Oil - 3 tbsp
•Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
•Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
•Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
•Curry Leaves - a handful
•Dry Red Chillies - 2

Method:
1. Wash and soak barnyard millet and moong dal separately for 30 mins.
2. Now heat oil in a pressure cooker, add in seasoning ingredients and let them sizzle for a minute.
3. Add in onions, tomatoes and chillies. Add some salt and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Now add in chilli, turmeric and coriander powders and mix well.
5. Add in the chopped vegetables and toss well for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Now add in tamarind pulp and water.
7. Add some sugar and mix well.
8. Add in the drained dal and millet. Bring this to a boil.
9. Simmer the flame and cook covered for 1 whistle or for 10 minutes.
10. Turn off the heat and let the steam go by itself.
11. Open the cooker; add in coriander leaves and ghee. Mix well with a spatula.
12. Serve Kuthiraivali Sambar Sadam hot.

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