Barnyard Millet Rice
भगरचा भात
Barnyard Millet Rice brings barnyard millet to the table in a simple preparation with water and the seasonings listed below.
- Preparation time
- 5 min
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2 people
- Meal type
- Lunch & Dinner
- Cuisine
- Indian
Ingredients
- Barnyard millet (Bhagar / Samak / Varai) – 1 cup
- Water – 2 to 2½ cups
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Green chilies – 1-2 (slit or chopped) (optional)
- Rock salt (Sendha namak) – to taste
Method
- Wash the barnyard millet 2–3 times and drain well.
- Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and green chilies (if using).
- Add the washed millet and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in water and add rock salt.
- Cover and cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes or until millet is soft and water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot with curd or peanut chutney.
Serving Suggestions
Fluff with a fork and serve hot with curd or peanut chutney.