Katdare Varai Flour
Buy Katdare varai flour (also known as vari flour or bhagar flour) and enjoy scrumptious fast-compliant meals that are delicious yet easy to make. Varai or bhagar is sama millets and varai is locally also known as variche tandul, Sama ke chawal.
Katdare’s upwas bhagar atta is 100% vegetarian and made with locally sourced ingredients. This ensures that the flour is fresh and that it does not deteriorate in nutrient value due to the passage of time. Varai is an acceptable food that can be served on Hindu fasting days or vrats.
Shelf Life: 4 Month
Product Description
About Varai Flour (Bhagar Flour/ Atta)
Bhagar atta or bhgar flour is the flour version of an Indian millet known as vari tandul. This barnyard millet called Sama is also known by other names such as Varia, Sanwa, Sama, Samwa, and Swang. The millet is starchy and high in both proteins as well as fibre. And since bhagar atta is also fast-compliant, buying bhagar atta online or offline as a upwas bhagar peeth is common in India.
The protein content in bhagar ka atta is comparable to what is found in wheat or maize flour, but it is a great food for boosting natural immunity and as a rice substitute for people with diabetes. Amongst other millets, barnyard millet or varia has the lowest carbohydrate content, which also makes it an ideal food for those who are watching their carbs.
Katdare varai flour is versatile in use too. You can make dosa, halwa, sheera, puri, paratha, savory snacks, and even laddoos with it.
Katdare’s varai atta is made in fast-compliant facilities. All care is taken to ensure that your atta reaches you ready for your upwas meals. It retains its natural flavor and aroma even during the production process. The atta has a shelf life of 4 months provided it is stored properly in an airtight container and away from direct heat and light.
Why Katdare Varai Flour/Bhagar Atta?
Katdare varai flour or bhagar atta is not only 100% vegetarian but it is also made in a hygienic, fast-compliant facility. It is all-natural and it does not contain any additives such as artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. It also has a good shelf life. Since it is locally sourced and is made without using artificial methods, it retains all its nutrients.
FAQ
FAQ’s on Varai Flour
What is varai atta/bhagar flour?
Varai atta is simply the flour form of bhagar, vari, sama or sanwa millets, also known as barnyard millets in English.
What is Bhagar made of?
Bhagar is a locally grown millet similar to rice. It is also known as barnyard millet in English.
Is Bhagar and Rajgira same?
No, bhagar and rajgira are not the same, though both are local millets found in India. Bhagar is barnyard millet and rajgira is amaranth.
Is Bhagar good for babies?
Bhagar is packed with easily digestible protein and is a good source of iron too. Though it needs to be given in small quantities and preferably after a consultation with your pediatrician, bhagar is indeed good for babies.
Is Bhagar good for diabetes?
Bhagar is a low cholesterol rice substitute that is good for diabetes.
Is Bhagar gluten-free?
Bhagar is naturally gluten-free.
Ingradient
- Ground barnyard millet or sama wholegrains
Recipe
Bhagar Atta Recipe
You can make bhagar atta at home, because bhagar atta recipe essentially just involves grinding roasted bhagar millets to a smooth flour. But it is always easier, less messy, and more economical to grab an off-the-shelf version of the atta such as in the form of Katdare varai atta packet.
- Once you buy a pack, here’s an easy bhagar atta recipe for you to follow. You can use this instant bhagar dosa recipe to whip up delicious vrat dosas in a matter of minutes.
- You need one cup of Katdare varai flour along with half a cup of yogurt, 1 tsp of green chili paste, 1 tbsp of finely chopped coriander, salt to taste, and oil or ghee for pan roasting.
- Mix in the varai atta, the yogurt, the chili paste, salt, and coriander in a bowl. Add a slight bit of water to bring the mixture to pouring consistency. Set aside for about 10 minutes. You can add a pinch of soda if you do not wish to make this recipe fast-compliant. Then in a heated pan, brush some oil/ghee and spread the batter to a thin dosa-like form. Roast on both sides using oil or ghee and serve hot.
