Used for breakfast cereals, salads such as tabbouleh, breads and in dessert puddings such as kheer In breads, it adds a whole-grain component. It is often used where rice or couscous could be used. In Indian and Pakistani cuisine, bulgur is often used as a cereal to make a porridge with milk and sugar, or a savory porridge with vegetables and spices. It can be used to accompany other dishes in the same way as pasta or rice