What is Millet?

Nutri-grains (group of cereal)

 Low in calories & sugar

 Plays a vital role in the fight against food insecurity & malnutrition 

Gluten free  & anti- acidic

Nutritional value

Fiber Protein Iron Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Folate Zinc Antioxidant Amino Acid Vitamin B

Health benefits of millets

Prevents Type 2 diabetes

Reduce blood pressure

Detoxify body

Prevents breast cancer

Health benefits of millets

Protect against heart diseases

Prevents from constipation, gas, bloating,& cramping

Helps to maintain a healthy kidney, liver, & immunity system

Types of millets

Finger millet: Ragi/ Mandua/  Nachani

Pearl millet: Bajra/ Bajari

Sorghum: Jowar/ Jowari

Foxtail millet: Kangni/ Kakum/ Rala

Types of millets

Kodo millet: Kodra/ Kodon

Little millet: Kutki/ Shavan

Barnyard millet: Sanwa/ Jangora

Buckwheat millet: Kuttu

Proso millet: Chena/ Barri/ varai

Finger millet: Ragi/ Mandua/ Nachani

Good source of carbohydrate, amino acid, threonine, lysine, & valine

Also, rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B, specially niacin, B6, & folic acid

Pearl millet: Bajra/ Bajari

Good source of antioxidants amino acid,& carbohydrates 

Also, rich in iron, protein, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, beta carotene, niacin, thiamine & folic acid

Sorghum: Jowar/ Jowari

Good source of protein, dietary fiber

Also, rich in calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, & vitamin B, especially niacin, riboflavin, thiamin 

Foxtail millet: Kangni/ Kakum/ Rala

Good source of vitamin B12, protein, good fats, dietary fibre, amino acid, threonine, lysine

Also, rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, niacin & folic acid

Kudo millet: Kangni/ Kakum/ Rala

Good source of protein, dietary fibre, calcium, iron,& antioxidant 

Also, rich in vitamin B3,vitamin B6, folic acid as well as potassium, magnesium, & zinc

Little millet: Kutki/ Shavan/ Sama

Good source of protein, dietary fibre, antioxidants, good fats

Also, rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, niacin, & vitamin B

Barnyard millet: Sanva/ Jangora

Good source of iron, protein, dietary fibre, phosphorus, antioxidants, phenols, & flavonoids

Also, rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B, & some essential amino acids 

Proso millet: Chena/ Barri/ Varai

Good source of proteins, polyphenols, antioxidants, essential amino acid, like methionine & cysteine

Also, rich in calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorous, vitamins specially niacin, vitamin B, & folic acid

Buckwheat millet: Kuttu

Good source of protein, fibre, calcium, iron, & antioxidant 

Also, rich in manganese,copper, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc & amino acid