{"product_id":"houschefs-samo-seeds-1lb","title":"Houschefs Samo Seeds 1 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eHouschefs Samo Seeds (1 lb) are Barnyard millet (samvat \/ vrat ke chawal) — the small, round pseudocereal widely consumed during Hindu fasting periods and increasingly valued for its naturally gluten-free, nutrient-dense profile. A pantry essential for anyone observing Navratri, Ekadashi, or other religious fasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBarnyard Millet for Fasting and Nutritious Everyday Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb of Barnyard millet (samo \/ samvat rice) for fasting and everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free and a rich source of fiber and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe go-to grain for Navratri and Ekadashi fasting traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian and vegan-friendly; no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly and cook like rice using the absorption method (1 cup samo to 2 cups water, simmer 15–20 minutes). Use in samo ki khichdi with cumin and sendha namak for the classic fasting preparation. Also makes a great savory upma-style dish or sweet samo halwa with ghee and jaggery. Can substitute for rice in many preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre samo seeds the same as vrat ke chawal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — samo seeds, samvat, and vrat ke chawal all refer to barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea), the grain most widely consumed during Indian Hindu fasting periods as a substitute for rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy them in Los Angeles?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Anora's Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. EBT accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains millet. Naturally gluten-free; check processing facility information on current label for cross-contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Houschefs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001876226275,"sku":"64538988","price":3.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/houschefs-samo-seeds-1lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}