Bhagar Recipe - Maharashtrian Style Spicy Barnyard Millet Pulao

Bhagar or Variche Tandul (Sama ke Chawal or Barnyard Millet) is typically made during religious fasts in Maharashtra. This spicy dish is a great gluten free meal option on any day, since it is made with Bhagar or sama rice/same akki/sawa which is a millet.

Using ghee for tempering adds a rich, earthy flavor to the Bhagar. This Bhagar recipe uses potatoes, but you can also add chopped cucumber instead; add them towards the end of cooking. Bhagar is usually served with Groundnut Amti (Dhanyachi Amti).

You can serve Bhagar along with plain Yogurt,Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice and a roasted papad. 

Have a look at more of our Maharashtrian cuisine recipes:

1. Maharashtrian Vegetable Amboli Recipe (Savory Lentil Pancake Topped With Vegetables)
2. Maharashtrian Misal Pav Recipe
3. Maharashtrian Karanji Recipe (Gujiya) - A Delicious Diwali Sweet
4. Maharashtrian Batatyacha Kees Recipe (Pan Fried Spiced Potatoes with Peanuts)