Bhagar Lemon Rice (Satvik Twist)

Name: Bhagar Lemon Rice (Satvik Twist)
Total time: 960 s
Yield: 3 person
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bhagar (Moraiyo / Little Millet); 1 1/4 cups Water; 1 tsp Ghee or Coconut Oil; 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1–2 Green Chillies (slit); 1/2 tsp Grated Ginger; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) – to taste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; Fresh Coriander – for garnish

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

Light, tangy & soothing — Bhagar Lemon Rice made with sattvik ingredients for a calm, comforting upvas meal 💛
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∆ A light, wholesome, and flavorful one-pot meal — perfect for fasting days or when you crave something simple yet refreshing.
Made with Bhagar (Moraiyo / Little Millet), this gluten-free grain is easy to digest and naturally energizing.

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

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Ingredients

15 minutes total (Prep 5 + Cook 1 mins

3 person

1/2 cupBhagar (Moraiyo / Little Millet)
1 1/4 cupsWater
1 tspGhee or Coconut Oil
1/2 tspCumin Seeds
1–2 Green Chillies (slit)
1/2 tspGrated Ginger
2 tbspRoasted Peanuts
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) – to taste
1 tbspLemon Juice
Fresh Coriander – for garnish

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Steps

15 minutes total (Prep 5 + Cook 1 mins

1

Rinse the bhagar and soak it in water for about 10 minutes.
2

Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, green chillies, and grated ginger.
3

Add roasted peanuts and sauté for a few seconds.
4

Now add the soaked bhagar, water, and rock salt. Stir gently.
5

Cover and cook on low flame for 8–10 minutes until the grains are soft and the water is absorbed.
6

Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix gently.
7

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
8

Serving Suggestion :-
9

Serve warm with plain curd or a Farali Peanut Yogurt Dip.
A cucumber-tomato salad on the side makes it a complete sattvik lunch 🌿

Tips

∆ For a lighter fasting meal, use coconut oil instead of ghee.

∆ Always add lemon juice after turning off the flame to retain its flavor and vitamin C.

∆ For a more filling variation, you can add boiled potato or sweet potato cubes.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on November 03, 2025 18:25

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