Bhagar Sheera

Time 15 min

Ingredients

Bhagar 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp

Sugar 1/2 cup

Hot water  1 cup or more

Pinch of salt 

Ghee 2 tbsp  

Cashewnut, kismis 1 tbsp

Method

Heat ghee in kadai, add bhagar, pinch of salt. Roast in ghee for 5-6 min till bhagar turns light golden in colour. Then add cardamom powder, hot water, cook by covering lid for 4-5 min. Then add sugar and dry fruits, mix well cover with lid. Cook for 3-4 min. Serve hot. 

Tip

Do not add sugar with water otherwise bhagar will not get cooked properly. So first add water, let bhagar to  cook and then add sugar.

Bhagar Sheera

Time 15 min

Ingredients

Bhagar 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp

Sugar 1/2 cup

Hot water  1 cup or more

Pinch of salt 

Ghee 2 tbsp  

Cashewnut, kismis 1 tbsp

Method

Heat ghee in kadai, add bhagar, pinch of salt. Roast in ghee for 5-6 min till bhagar turns light golden in colour. Then add cardamom powder, hot water, cook by covering lid for 4-5 min. Then add sugar and dry fruits, mix well cover with lid. Cook for 3-4 min. Serve hot. 

Tip

Do not add sugar with water otherwise bhagar will not get cooked properly. So first add water, let bhagar to  cook and then add sugar.

Varai Idli / Upvasachi idli

Time 30 min

Ingredients
Varai / Bhagar 2 cups

Warm water 1 cup

Curd 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Green chilies 2

Salt to taste

Oil 1-2 tsp

Method

Clean Varai. Then soak in warm water for atleast 3-4 hrs. Then add curd, cumin seeds, green chilies, salt and blend in blender to make a paste. Keep this batter for fermentation for 2 hrs. (If you like the khatta taste u can keep it longer). Grease mini idli patra with oil, pour idli batter, steam for 15 min. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Tip

The idlis will not be spongy as rice idlis because we do not add poha or urad daal. 

Varai / Bhagar Rice

Time 20 min
Ingredients
Varai / bhagar / hulled Grass Seeds 1 cup
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp
Water 2.5 cups

Method
Clean and wash the rice in water. Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds, after it crackles, add vari roast for 4-5 min. Add hot water and salt. Cook till it is done.

Tip
If u add hot water the nvari will cook fast.

Varai / Bhagar Upma

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Varai / Bhagar 1/2 cup 

Green chilies 2-3 (Cut into small pieces)

Potato 1 medium size peeled cut into cubes

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Groundnut powder 1 tbsp

Sugar 1/4 tsp optional

Lemon juice 3-4 drops

Water 1 cup

Salt to taste

Oil 1 tbsp

Coriander for garnishing

Method

Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds, green chilies and potato. Fry for 5-6 min. Then add bhagar fry for 6-7 min. Then add salt, sugar mix well. Then add hot water, then add groundnut powder, lemon juice, mix well, cover with lid.  Keep it for 7-8 min on low flame. If required then add 1 -2 tbsp water. Switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander.