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Navane Payasa | Foxtail Millet Pudding
Navane (foxtail millet) payasa is a traditional Karnataka dessert. Here's the step-by-step recipe with jaggery and coconut milk. Read more...
Health Benefits of Millet
Why nutritionists recommend millets: the fibre, minerals and slow-release carbohydrates in India's traditional small grains. Read more...
Ragi: A Wonder Grain
Ragi, also called finger millet or nachni, is one of the most calcium-rich grains. Nutrition facts, uses and recipes. Read more...
Millets Production in India
India is the world's largest millet producer. A look at the major millet-growing states, varieties and the millet revival. Read more...
Benefits of Sprouted Ragi Flour – A Nutrient-Dense Flour
Sprouting ragi before milling lowers antinutrients and makes its calcium and iron easier to absorb. Eight reasons to choose sprouted ragi flour. Read more...
Going Gluten Free: Baking Beyond Wheat
How to bake without wheat using ragi, buckwheat, sorghum (jowar) and coconut flours, with substitution tips. Read more...
Why Millets Are Gaining Popularity These Days?
From climate resilience to nutrition, the reasons millets are returning to Indian kitchens. Read more...
10 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate Foxtail Millet Into Your Diet
Fast facts on millet: 1) Compared to other grains, millet has a lower glycemic index, making it better for weight loss and blood sugar control. 2) Foxtail millet is high... Read more...
International Year of Millets 2023 - A Superlative initiative by India
India's role in the UN International Year of Millets 2023, and what it meant for farmers and consumers. Read more...
What is Barnyard Millet Rice?
Barnyard millet (oodalu) is a quick-cooking, gluten-free millet. Nutrition per 100 g and how to cook it like rice. Read more...