Kambu Sadam
by Tarla Dalal
Age-old wisdom passed down the ages, Kambu Sadham is a healthy main course recipe of South India. Many a grandparent claims it to be the secret of their good health!
Indeed, a substitute for rice, the Kambu Sadham is healthy and tasty too. It is a good alternative to white rice, especially for diabetic people.
It can be served with Sambhar or any gravy for that matter. The important thing is to serve it immediately because it becomes lumpy when cold.
Have a go at other bajra recipes like Bajra Khichu with Masala Dahi or Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi .
Kambu Sadam recipe - How to make Kambu Sadam
Soaking time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
1/2 cup bajra (black millet)
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat a broad non-stick pan, add the bajra and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Wash and soak it in enough water in a deep bowl for 20 minutes.
- Drain well and blend it in a mixer till coarse without adding any water.
- Combine the coarse bajra, 2 cups of water and salt in a pressure cooker and pressure cook it for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 35.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 11.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 82.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |