Samak Ke Chawal or Vrat Ke Chawal, also known as Barnyard Millets is commonly consumed during Navratri since people abstain from using cereal grains during fasting occassions. Samak is not related to the rice family but is a great source of nutrition during fasting days. Ingredients: Barnyard Millet. How to Use: Samak Rice also known as Vrat Rice is used during fasting for making pulao.