Bhagar Recipe - Maharashtrian Style Spicy Barnyard Millet Pulao

Step 1: To begin making the Bhagar Recipe, first dry roast the bhagar (barnyard millet in a heavy bottom Wok/Kadai on a low heat, until you get a nice aroma

Step 2: Remove onto a plate and keep aside

Step 3: Heat ghee in the same wok

Step 4: Add cumin seeds and once they sizzle, add the green chillies and sauté for a few seconds

Step 5: After a few seconds, add chopped potatoes, peanut powder, kokum and mix everything properly

Step 6: After 2 to 3 minutes, add water, salt, sugar (optional) and bring it to a boil

Step 7: Once the water boils, add the roasted bhagar, stirring continuously

Step 8: Cook covered on medium heat till it is well done and soft

Step 9: (About 10-12 minutes)

Step 10: Switch off gas and keep covered for few minutes more

Step 11: Mix once again

Step 12: Garnish Bhagar Recipe (Maharashtrian style spicy Barnyard Millet) with coriander leaves and serve hot

Step 13: You can serve Bhagar along with plain Yogurt, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice and a roasted papad