Jowar and vegetable porridge Recipe with Egg | Easy Vegetarian Dish — Simple Breakfast You Can Make Today

A South Indian staple brought to life with fresh spices, healthy ingredients and time-honoured technique. Start your morning right with a nutritious, energy-boosting breakfast that keeps you going until lunch.

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a curious beginner, this Jowar and vegetable porridge recipe is designed to deliver restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. The step-by-step video above walks you through every technique — from preparation to plating — so you can cook with confidence.

The recipe uses 5 key ingredients including jowar (sorghum), mixed veggies, peanuts, turmeric. Each serving contains approximately 180 calories, with 7g of protein — making it a guilt-free addition to your diet.

Did you know? A rustic Maharashtrian breakfast. Fun fact: Jowar was domesticated in Africa 5,000 years ago and reached India via Arab traders. The porridge is called "bhakri pej" in tribal regions—eaten with spicy thecha chutney. Peanuts add protein, a Vidarbha farmer’s hack during droughts. Mustard seeds tempering prevents bloating—a grandma’s trick. In Karnataka, it’s sweetened with jaggery as "jola huri hittu." Pro tip: Soak jowar overnight to reduce cooking time!