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Kodo Millet- Un Polished (Harka, Varagu)

Rs. 75.00
Barcode: 10089090
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WEIGHT: 500 gms

500 gms
1 kg
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Hindi: Kodra; Tamil: Varagu; Telugu: Arikelu; Kannada: Harka

Want to replace rice with a healthy grain in your meal? Harka, Kodo Millet (Paspalumscrobiculatum) can be a great substitute to rice. Kodo millet is an annual grain primarily grown in India . It was domesticated 3000 years ago in India. It can be grown in extreme drought conditions and stony soil. Kodo millet in Bangalore has become major rage. Kodo millets have a hard cellulosic husk layer which cannot be digested by humans. Removing this husk layer is a major task in processing kodo millets. The husk is removed either by manually pounding the millets or by using strong grinding mill. Kodo millet is rich in fibre, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It also contains polyphenols (antimicrobial) and antioxidants, all of which help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is easy to digest and gluten free. Due to its high nutritional value, kodo millet can replace rice in the regular diet. With Jivabhumi, kodo millet is available online as well.

Kodo Millet (Harka, Varagu), 1 Kg

Hindi: Kodra; Tamil: Varagu; Telugu: Arikelu; Kannada: Harka

Kodo Millet is rich in protein, fibres and minerals. Easy to digest and gluten free.

Composition for 100 Gms 

 Protein (g)  Fat (g)  Minerals (g)  Fibre (g)  Carbohydrates (g) Calcium (g)   Phosphorous (g)  Thiamin (g)
 8.3  1.4  2.6  9  65.9  27  188  330

 

Cooking Instructions

KODO MILLET PONGAL:
INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Kodo Millet Rice
1/4 Cup Moon Dal
1 teaspoon jeera
1 teaspoon whole pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly powdered pepper
Cashews
A pinch of turmeric powder
Ghee
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

In a pressure cooker, put the moong dal, Kodo millet rice, 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, whole peppers and 2 spoons of ghee. Cook this until the pressure cooker whistles 3 times.
While the pressure cooker is cooling off, heat 3 spoons of ghee in a Kadai. Add jeera, whole pepper and cashew nuts and gently stir till the cashews turn golden brown.
Empty the kadai into the pressure cooker, add salt, pepper powder and stir well.
Serve hot with chutney or curd
KODO MILLET PAYASAM:
INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Kodo Millet Rice
1/4 Cup Moon Dal
1 cup powdered jaggery
1 cup milk
About 10 broken cashews
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

In a pressure cooker, add the washed millets and moong daal along with 3 1/2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistles
In a kadai, heat 1 spoon of ghee; Add broken cashews stir till the cashews turn golden brown and empty this into a bowl
Add the jaggery and heat with 1 cup of water. Once melted, add elaichi powder, the cooked millet and moong daal mixture and boil 2 -3 minutes while stirring continuously
Remove the kadai from the flame, add milk and throughly stir the mixture and finally garnish with cashews and serve either hot or cold

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