It is also called as Samo rice , Samak rice . Barnyard millet is widely grown in hilly areas throughout Uttarakhand. Barnyard millet, also known as shyama in Bengali, moraiyo in Gujarati, sanwa rice in Hindi, oodalu in Kannada, kuthiraivolly in Tamil, and udalu in Telugu, when cooked tastes almost like broken rice . Samak Rice , also known as Barnyard millet, is derived from the Echinochloa frumantacea plant. This small, white, round seed closely resembles broken rice in taste after being cooked. It is commonly consumed during periods of fasting. Samak rice is incredibly versatile and can be utilized in various dishes, including khichdi, pulao, and even desserts like kheer. Patanjali Samak rice stands out as a high-quality variety, boasting low-calorie content and rich fiber content. Additionally, it ... Samak Pulao is a popular dish made during Navratri, using sama rice , also known as barnyard millet, which is ideal for fasting. Simple, yet amazingly delicious when tempered with peanuts, fried potatoes, and ghee! Samak Rice Pulao (Sama ke Chawal ka Pulao) is a quick, easy, and satisfying fasting recipe made with barnyard millet. Here's how to make it.