Millets are a highly varied group of small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.
Millets are found to be helpful with the reduction of weight, BMI, and high blood pressure. Also, millet intake which is naturally low in calories and gluten-free, makes them an ideal superfood for weight loss. Proteins in millet raise a healthy option for breakfast which can result in lower accumulation of fat, energize your day, and improve your digestive tract to achieve sustainable weight loss figures.
Millet/Grain Mix
All Millets Or Selective Mix
Ragi/Finger millet (Mandua/Kezhvaragu/Mandia/Taidalu/Kodra/Ragula/Nachni)
Cow grass/Kodo Millets (Varagu/Arikelu/Hark/Varigu/Kodra)
Barnyard Millets (Jhangora/Udalu/Khira/Kuthiraivally/Kodisama/Siridhanya/Swank)
Kangni/Foxtail Millets (Navane/Kaon/Kang/Kakum/Korralu/Korra/Thinai)
Little Millet (Kutki/Samai/Same/Samulu/Chama)
Porso/Proso (Varigulu/Baragu/Chena Bajra)
Sorghum/Jowar Millets (Great Millet/Bili Jola/Jonnalu/Cholam) (Broken)
Bajra/Pearl Millets (Sajje/Kambu/Pindi/Sajjalu)
Amaranth Seeds (Rajgira)
Rice (Broken)
Barley/Jau
Quinoa
Wheat (Broken)
Khichdi
1½ cups Specific Millet (Like, Little) or Millet Mix
¼ cup soaked split red lentils (masoor dal)
¼ cup soaked split pigeon peas (toovar dal)
¼ cup soaked split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal)
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsps ghee + to drizzle
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic
2-3 green chillies, slit
8-10 curry leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves
Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
Method
- Take little millet in a bowl. Add sufficient water and wash well 2 times.
- Add more water and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the water and transfer in a pressure cooker. Add red lentils, pigeon peas, split skinless green gram, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups water and mix well.
- Cover with the lid and cook on medium heat till pressure is released 2-3 times. Open the lid once the pressure settles completely.
- Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and once they start to change the colour, add crushed ginger-garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add green chillies, curry leaves and mix well.
- Add onion and sauté till golden brown.
- Add tomato, salt and cook on medium heat till the tomatoes turn pulpy.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well.
- Add cooked millet mixture, 1 cup water and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add coriander and mix well.
- Transfer in a serving bowl, drizzle some ghee, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
