Taste, Hygiene And Nutrition Reloaded

Kodo Millet's

Brown top millets 

Baniyard millet  Telugu name (Udalu )

Quinoa has gained popularity as a health food in the United States and other Westernized countries, though people have been cultivating it in South America since ancient times 

In fact, hundreds of years ago, the Inca people considered this ancient grain a sacred food.

In the past couple of decades, quinoa’s popularity has grown exponentially as the demand for easy-to-grow, nutritious, gluten-free grain alternatives has soared.

Not only is quinoa nutrient-dense, but it may offer health benefits, too.

This article covers 8 health benefits of quinoa and gives tips on how to incorporate it into your diet.

12 Health Benefits of Jowar

Gluten-free. Gluten is a protein component found in wheat and barley-based foods. ...

Jowar High in Protein. ...

Full of Iron. ...

Jowar Good for Bone Health. ...

Packed with Vitamins, Minerals, and Micronutrients. ...

Jowar Helps Weight Loss. ...

Jowar Improves Digestive System. ...

Jowar Improves Heart Health.

What are the health benefits of quinoa?

• It's a complete protein. For such a tiny seed, quinoa has a lot of protein: One cup cooked has 8 grams. ...
• It's gluten-free. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. ...
• It's high in fiber. ...
• It's high in minerals. ...
• It may be good for your gut.

Foxtail Millet is rich in Vitamin B12 which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart, smooth functioning of the nervous system, and in general good for skin and hair growth. A diet including Foxtail Millet may improve glycemic control and reduce insulin, cholesterol and fasting glucose in Type-2 diabetes patients.

The fiber in quinoa can also help with cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants, which can prevent damage to your heart and other organs. A diet high in antioxidants has been linked with a decreased risk of heart disease 

Finger Millet or Ragi is a cereal widely consumed by the people of south India and many African countries. It is known as a wonder grain for weight loss. It is rich in calcium and has a high fibre content. It is considered to be the best aid for people suffering from diabetes. It is also a common baby food in south India. Babies that are 28 days old are fed ragi porridge and this helps in easy digestion. This will help strengthen the baby’s bones by providing high calcium and iron to the body.

 soft steamed quinoa idli with lentils and flattened rice. With a subtle nutty and sweet taste, these idlis have a light ivory color from the quinoa. Serve with coconut chutney or piping hot sambar, this healthy meal is sure

millets khichdi made with Kodo millet, moong dal, and minimal spices. This is just perfect to finish on cold winter days with a dollop of ghee.

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 cups kodo millet

1/4 cup split yellow moong dal

1 onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 green chilli, chopped

1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

2 tablespoon ghee+ more to drizzle on top

water as required

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash and soak dal and millets in enough water for about 2 hours. Drain and set aside.

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add mustard and cumin seeds. Let the seeds splutter for a minute.

Add ginger garlic âste and saute for a minute then add chopped onions and green chilli.

Saute for few minutes or until onion is light golden in colour.

Add tomatoes, salt, and garam masala. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Transfer the millets and dal into the cooker and add about 4 cups of water.

Cook for 3-4 whistles in the pressure cooker. Turn off the heat and wait until the pressure is released from cooker.

Serve hot drizzled with dollops of ghee.

NOTES

If you want you may skip adding tomatoes but I liked this khichdi with tomatoes.

You may also add turmeric to add that yellow colour and flavour.

NUTRITION

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 78gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 28mgPotassium: 1120mgFiber: 28gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5230IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 16mg 

Our Millet Khichdi Mix is a healthy spin on the classic dish.Millet khichdi is made from Foxtail millet it is rich in fiber, loaded with minerals and vitamins and is a delicious substitute for traditional rice khichdi.

Millet Amma’s Khichdi Mix has a low glycemic index and will help you get a steady supply of energy and keeps you satiated for long.

Easy to prepare, you can whip up delicious and healthy Millet Khichdi in a matter of minutes. At Millet Amma, we select ingredients that are 100% Organic with care to ensure your health and safety.

We believe in giving you the best choice for your family’s health.

Enjoy this tasty Millet Khichdi made with love from the heart of a home-maker.

What’s in the Mix?

• Foxtail millets
• Moong dal
• Curry leaves
• Spices
• Pink salt

How to store?

Store your favourite Organic Millet Khichdi Mix in a cool and dry place. It has a shelf life of 6 months.

Making pulihora with small millet rice, tamarind, turmeric, cumin, and lemon juice Raw unrefined organic oil should be taken in a pan and heated and curry leaf, cumin dry chillies and mustard seeds should be added and after frying for 2 to 3 minutes 2 to 5 spoonfuls of tamarind juice should be added and cooked for 1 minute and then add small millet rice and salt. Coriander leaves and if necessary lemon juice and free fried gingelly can be added if you like. Method of preparing rotis Rotis can be prepared with the flour of any of the five small millets. 5% of black gram flour and sufficient quantity of water and two spoonfuls of curd should be added and the floor should be kneaded.spinachorfenugreek leaves should be cut into small pieces and added to the flour. Even small pieces of carrot and coriander leaves can be mixedinto this kneaded flour. Keep aside for half an hour and make rotis Making Upma, Dosa, Idli or Pongali These have to be prepared in normal traditional way. Instead of rice or semolina, now we should use the rice or semolina of small millets. That is the only difference. For preparing Upma, the soaked small millets along with vegetables should be tempered (taalimpu/tadka) in a pan and then the whole thing transfered into pressure cooker and cooked. Thus, Upma can be prepared. To make soft idlis, two fistfuls of rice of small millet prepared a day earlier should be added to a half cup of semolina of the same small millet and it has to be soaked thoroughly. Then after grinding it, it has to be left for fermentation overnight. Idlis prepared thus will be soft Many other types of food items can

also be prepared easily with small millets.