Bhagar Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 299kcal
Bhagar also called Sama ke Chawal, Variche Bhat or Varai is a variety of Millet that is perfect to serve on vrat (Hindu fasting days). Here is how to make it.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bhagar (barnyard millet)
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 10-12 whole curry leaves
- 2-3 green chilies slit into half
- ¼ cup peanuts coarsely crushed
- ½ cup peeled and cubed potatoes ½ inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon sendha namak or to taste
- 2 and ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
Instructions
- Add bhagar to a fine-mesh strainer and wash it well under running water. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
- Add peanuts and fry until they turn brown (1-2 minutes).
- Add potatoes and saute for a minute.
- Now add the washed bhagar and salt to taste to the pan.
- Add water and mix gently.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until bhagar is softened and all the liquid is absorbed (15-20 minutes).
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork gently. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
You can dry roast bhagar for a more nutty flavor.
The ratio of water to bhagar is very important for perfect consistency. Do follow it.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg