Millets are one of the traditional wholesome grains that carry tremendous health benefits in them. Since ages, it has proved to be the most nutritious part of the diet. 

Why Millets?

Packed with vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers and protein, Millets are the natural source for a proper meal. One can easily avoid many lifestyle disorders like diabetes, hypertension and obesity etc with the intake of millets. Obesity, diabetes, heart diseases among the urban populations of the world can be traced back to their dietary imbalance and the presence of carbohydrates and the absence of other nutritional elements in our diet. Millets release sugar slowly in the blood and also diminish glucose absorption. It can prevent cardiovascular diseases, duodenal ulcers and hyperglycemia. Millets also showed significantly lower levels of triglycerides and cholesterol. Since millets are superior to rice in all aspects of nutrition, they can be used to solve the rural as well as urban malnutrition problem that the world is facing today.

5 Most Common Millets in India

Finger Millet/Ragi

The most common millet with the highest calcium content for stronger bones that grows easily in arid areas and often is referred to as an anti-diabetic grain. The finger millet is malted and its grains are grounded to form a flour. The flour is consumed mixed with milk, boiled water or yoghurt. The flour is made into flatbreads, including thin, leavened dosa and thicker, unleavened roti.

There are various food recipes of finger millet, including dosa, idli, and laddu. In southern India, on paediatrician’s recommendations, finger millet is used in preparing baby food, because of its high nutritional content, especially iron and calcium. If you want to order some but you are really concerned about your health and don't want to compromise with the quality, go for Millet Amma’s 100 % organic products. Order Ragi millet online or ragi dosa mix online without struggling through the traffic in your busy schedule.

Foxtail Millet/Navane

The second most widely planted species of millet and the most important in the Eastern part of Asia, Navane or Foxtail is one of the oldest cultivated millets. Having been grown in India since antiquity, it has the longest history of cultivation among the millets. The high protein content in the grain helps to build muscle. It is the most popular fasting food in some parts of India and is also considered as a healing food for digestive health.

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Barnyard Millet/Oodhalu

Cultivated in China for more than 200 years, Barnyard millet grows faster than rice and is grown in various states of India including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Bihar. Having one of the highest fibre and iron content amongst fellow millets, it has a low carb content and is a good source of B-complex vitamins. Barnyard is good for the liver and the kidney. It controls the sugar level in the body and removes excess bad cholesterol from the body to keep your heart healthy. It is drought-resistant and capable of withstanding waterlogging conditions.

Pearl Millet/ Bajra

Bajra is the most widely grown millet. It is a summer annual crop well-suited for double cropping and rotations. Because of its tolerance to difficult conditions, it can be grown in areas where other cereal crops, such as maize or wheat, would not survive.Today pearl millet is grown on over 260,000 sq km of land worldwide. It accounts for about 50% of the total world production of millets.Pearl Millet is rich in iron and other vital minerals which help cells store energy. It was grown and consumed extensively in the African and Indian subcontinent in ancient times. Often cooked in winter, pearl millet brings warmth to the body and increases energy levels. Pearl millet is commonly used to make the flatbread Bhakri. It is also boiled to make a porridge called kamban choru or "kamban koozh".

Sorghum/Jowar

Extensively cultivated in Asia and Africa, jowar is a staple source of nutrition. There are 30 varieties of Sorghum, only one of which is used for human consumption. It is the 5th most important cereal in the world.

Sorghum is widely cultivated and consumed across many states in India and Rotis made with them are much easier to digest.

This nutritious staple has got lost somewhere in the milieu of urbanisation, industrialisation and overdependence on refined and packaged foods. It's worth revisiting our traditional eating practices for the nutritional value it adds to daily food. Order and buy Ready to Make Millet idli and dosa batter online because we made organic millet online shopping easier for you.