Barnyard Millet Pulao
भगरचा पुलाव
Barnyard Millet Pulao brings barnyard millet to the table with vegetables, whole spices and a coriander finish.
- Preparation time
- 5 min
- Soaking / resting time
- 15–20 min soaking (optional)
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2 people
- Meal type
- Lunch & Dinner
- Cuisine
- Indian
Ingredients
- Barnyard millet (samak / bhagar) – 1 cup
- Water – 2 to 2½ cups
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas) – 1 cup (chopped)
- Onion – 1 (sliced)
- Green chili – 1 (slit)
- Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Bay leaf – 1 (optional)
- Salt – as needed
- Ghee or oil – 1 tbsp
Method
- Rinse millet thoroughly and soak for 15–20 minutes (optional).
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin, bay leaf, and sauté sliced onion until soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, green chili, and chopped vegetables. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add soaked and drained millet. Mix well.
- Pour water, add salt and cover.
- Serve hot with curd, pickle or raita!
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with curd, pickle or raita!