Vrat Ke Chawal- Fasting on Mahashivratri
Charit fasts on Mahashivratri….but he loves to eat, so he had Sabudana Khichdi for breakfast and Dahi Alu Sabji with Singhare flour paraths for lunch and dinner was Vrat ke Chawal….fasting with Charit is a treat in itself- The last time I was fasting for Navratris he made these Chatpata Potato snack for me with grounded peanuts and how I loved it. Navratris is around the corner and I can’t wait for my fasts to start!
Here is the recipe for Vrat Rice-
Ingredients-
150 gms Rice
1 Potato chopped
2 Green Chilies chopped
Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
3 Cups Water
Ghee- 1 Tbsp
Salt to taste
Chopped Coriander
Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
Method-
In a saucepan heat the ghee, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. Now add the chopped potatoes and some salt for them and sauté them. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes. Now add the green chilies and sauté for a minute. Add the rice, salt, pepper, and water. Cook until the water evaporates. Add the lemon juice and mix. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with curd and coriander chutney.
You can also add grounded peanuts to this just after you add the potatoes. I made it the first time and happened to add some extra water….I took care of it in the amount mentioned here.
Preeti Deshpande
Apr 26, 2010 @ 07:23:08
Hello,
Was searching for this recipe on internet! Glad that I found it!
Do you have any idea how many calories vrat ke chawal has in it?
Aparna
Apr 27, 2010 @ 22:43:39
Hi Preeti. Thanks for dropping by. I don’t have an idea about the calories. But I think coupled with potatoes and Ghee/Oil it is fattening.
Vandana
May 25, 2010 @ 10:23:04
Hi there,
I’m looking to understand the nutritional value of Samvat rice. Are you able to guide me to some information about this?
thanking you
KAMAL MEHRA
Aug 24, 2010 @ 22:21:35
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW VRAT RICE ARE GLUTEN FREE
AND ALSO AVAILABILITY IN USA
rijul gora
Feb 25, 2012 @ 10:04:39
hi would u plzzz tell me is it gluten free or not ????
Aparna
Feb 26, 2012 @ 08:43:52
Hi Rijul, as far as I know almost all rice varieties are gluten free, however always check for gluten on food labels when you’re buying rice (or anything else, for that matter) to make sure the product is safe.
jhumpi sinha
Oct 09, 2012 @ 00:16:13
where do i find vrat ke chawal?
Aparna
Oct 27, 2012 @ 18:28:47
Hi Jhumpi, You will find it in supermarkets in India. Usually all of them don’t have it, depending on the city you live in, you will have to figure it out.