Day 9 – Sama Rice & Veggie Bowl with Lemon Curd Dressing

Sama Rice & Veggie Bowl is light colourful and refreshing. Sama rice form the fluffy base while cubes of sweet potato cucumber and handful of pomegranate add brightness. Roasted peanuts sprinkle on top for crunch and lemon curd dressing bring creamy zest that tie everything together.

What make this a special recipe for fasting in navratri is its balance — nourishing but indulgent, simple but still feel celebratory. One bowl that look vibrant like the final day of navratri itself.

A fasting recipe for navratri that is wholesome fresh and satisfying enough to end the nine days on high note.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 cup sama rice (barnyard millet) cooked
  
• ½ cup boiled sweet potato cubes
  
• ½ cup cucumber diced
  
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts
  
• Fresh coriander chopped

For Lemon Curd Dressing

• ½ cup thick fresh curd whisked
  
• 1 tsp lemon juice
  
• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  
• Rock salt and black pepper to taste

Process

1. In a mixing bowl combine cooked sama rice sweet potato cucumber pomegranate and peanuts. Toss lightly.
   
2. Whisk curd with lemon juice cumin salt and pepper for the dressing.
   
3. Pour the dressing over the rice bowl and mix gently.
   
4. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve chilled or at room temperature.

A wholesome festive bowl that is light fresh and satvik yet filled with colours of celebration.

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