7 Nutritious Bhagar Millet Recipes From Regional Indian Cuisines

By Shreya Goswami

July 6, 2023

Bhagar is a variety of millet that is very popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Here are some regional Indian bhagar millet recipes that you should try out.

Bhagar Pulao

A flavorful and nutritious bhagar recipe prepared by sautéing spices like cumin, ginger, and green chili, then adding soaked bhagar millet, vegetables, and water.

Bhagar Khichdi

This khichdi is made by tempering spices like cumin seeds, ginger, and curry leaves, then adding soaked bhagar millet, vegetables, and water.

Bhagar Thalipeeth

A nutritious and savory flatbread and a popular bhagar recipe for Sawan vrat as well as a monsoon snack.

Bhagar Idli

A version of idli that is best suited for fasting periods because it replaces rice with millet.

Bhagar Vada

Bhagar vada is the perfect bhagar recipe for monsoon season, when most people crave fried snacks.

Bhagar Dhokla

Bhagar dhokla is well-suited to vrats because instead of using gram flour or semolina, this recipe utilizes millets to make a farali dhokla.

Bhagar Paniyaram

Bhagar paniyaram is a delicious and bite-sized snack made with bhagar millet and is a popular monsoon snack.