Barnyard Millet / குதிரைவாலி

Hand-picked barnyard milletsare cleaned and sun dried after the ,removal of the husk layer. Once removed, the respective millets’ rice is attained. The barnyard millet being easily available, quick to cook and good to taste proves to be an ideal wholesome alternative to rice, wheat and other less easily available millets.

Unknown facts: Barnyard millets was used by ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Chinese to make bread , beer, and porridge .

Nutrients: Barnyard millet is a type of cereal that has a high protein and fiber content. Its also rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.

Uses:

• The barnyard millet can be given as porridge or Kheer to babies between 6-8 months
• Use the millet flour for cheela, dosa, idlis for babies above one year and toddlers.
• It can be made at home by grinding the millet coarsely or finely, depending on individual preference and recipe requirement. It can be added to idli or dosa batter.
• Whole barnyard millets are commonly used to prepare upma, khichdi and pulav especially during the fasting days.

 Health benefits :  

• Low in Calories – Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein and at the same time is least caloric dense compared to all other cereals. It is a grain which makes one feel light and energetic after consumption.
• Rich in Fiber – It is an excellent source of dietary fiberwith a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions. The high fiber content helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping.
• Good Source of Iron – Some varieties of barnyard millet have shown to contain high amounts of iron (18.6 mg in 100g of raw millet) which was the richest amongst all millets and cereal grains. Barnyard millet could be a good source of iron for vegetarians.

Gluten-Free Food – The barnyard millet is gluten-free. It is an appropriate food for patients who are intolerant to gluten

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