What is bhagar also called?

Bhagar is also known as samak rice, barnyard millet, or kutki depending on the region

Why is bhagar eaten during fasting?

It is classified as a non-cereal grain, which makes it acceptable for consumption during religious fasting periods like Navratri

What brands sell bhagar or samak rice?

Daily Good, Parry's, Rajdhani, Popular Essentials, Manna, Vijay Gold and Town Grocer all offer barnyard millet or samak rice, mostly in 500 g packs

Is a millet flour option available?

Yes, Manna Foods Multi Millet Atta comes in a larger 5 kg pack, and Vijay Gold Bajra Flour is available in 500 g

Is bhagar gluten-free?

Yes, barnyard millet is naturally gluten-free, which is part of why it suits fasting diets

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Choose from Daily Good Kutki, Little Millet, Samai, Bhagar (500 g), Parry's Barnyard Millet/Samak Rice, Rajdhani Samak Rice, Popular Essentials Barnyard Millet, Manna Barnyard Millet/Samak Rice (500 g or 525 g), Vijay Gold Barnyard Millet, and Town Grocer Barnyard Millet/Samak Rice, all in 500 g packs. Related items include Manna Foods Multi Millet Atta (5 kg), Vijay Gold Bajra Flour (500 g), and Daily Good Kangi/Foxtail Millet (500 g).

Bhagar, also called samak rice or barnyard millet, is a grain commonly eaten during religious fasting periods since it is treated as a non-cereal grain in that context. It is gluten-free and cooked similarly to rice, typically steamed or used in khichdi during a vrat.

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