Millet – Types Of Millets, Health Benefits, Glossary(Kambu, Thinai, Saamai, Varagu, Kuthiraivali, Ragi)

158 responses to “Millet – Types Of Millets, Health Benefits, Glossary(Kambu, Thinai, Saamai, Varagu, Kuthiraivali, Ragi)”

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   Unknown

   Jul 15, 2014

   I known abt tis millets but share few recipe if u know

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      Chitra

      Jul 15, 2014

      Yes i will share some recipes from next week.This is just a intro post 🙂

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      Unknown

      Jul 15, 2014

      Thanku

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   3. 

      Unknown

      Oct 5, 2016

      Richmillet offers Millets in Hyderabad and different types of recipes which are highly nutritional benefited to health.

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      Unknown

      Jan 4, 2017

      We Nativefoodstore.com is a one stop online Native food stuff store.Our products are naturally grown and processed in a traditional way.Doorstep delivery available for Chennai in 48 hrs and other parts of Tamil Nadu(48-72 hrs).

      Reply
2. 

   Unknown

   Jul 15, 2014

   I need recipe on foxtail millets.

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      Chitra

      Jul 15, 2014

      Sure, i will share 🙂

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   2. 

      Devi

      Dec 16, 2015

      Mam can we have all millets while trying to conceive mam during pregnant time..please let me know mam..I'm vegetarian so I like to add instead of rice not wheat for nutrition value

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      Chitra

      Dec 17, 2015

      Hi,You can have moderate quantity.May be twice in a week.

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3. 

   great-secret-of-life

   Jul 15, 2014

   I was planning to do this article also.. nice post very useful too

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4. 

   Usha

   Jul 15, 2014

   Chitra, Thanks for the the detail post on Millets with beautiful close up images. We get almost all millets here..recent surprise find was chinese red sorghum that is wonderful to use in mix millets soups.

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      Chitra

      Jul 15, 2014

      Red sorghum is new to me. One sad thing is we don't get all these millets everywhere.we get only in fews shops 🙁 .tats the only difficulty .

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5. 

   GEETHA ACHAL

   Jul 15, 2014

   Nice post…I too had taken pictures to write a post for millets…Yours very informative…Thanks….

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6. 

   chow and chatter

   Jul 16, 2014

   great info always wondered what ragi was mum in law often has for breakfast

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7. 

   Sarah

   Jul 16, 2014

   this is such an informative post!! Thanks… i never realised all these were millets until now…

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8. 

   Rafeeda AR

   Jul 16, 2014

   such an informative post!!! I have never cooked with any millet, umma only uses ragi in powder format, nothing else… really interested in including it as a part of my diet… would come back to refer here when required… 🙂

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9. 

   Gita Jaishankar

   Jul 16, 2014

   Good one Chitra, very useful info…thanks for sharing 🙂

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10. 

    Kurinji

    Jul 16, 2014

    informative post…

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11. 

    Unknown

    Jul 16, 2014

    very useful post.. in this i dont know 2 types of millet.. will stay tuned for ur recipes..

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12. 

    nandoos kitchen

    Jul 16, 2014

    very useful post dear.

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13. 

    Quickstop

    Sep 11, 2014

    Thank you, Chitra. There is a School of Thought that Ragi is not good for high Blood-Pressure patients. Is it true?

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       Chitra

       Sep 11, 2014

       As far as i know,Ragi is very good for diabetic and BP patients.I found this result from here :Reduces the risk of stroke – In its early stages of growth, that is, when it is still green, ragi can help prevent high blood pressure. The cholesterol levels in blood can be regulated too, leading to less plaque formation and blockage of vessels. As a result the risk for hypertension and stroke goes down significantly. Source : http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/did-you-know-these-10-health-benefits-of-ragi-or-nachni/

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       Unknown

       Jun 19, 2019

       IS RAGI CALLED AS GREEN MILLET?//

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       Chitra

       Jun 19, 2019

       Sorry I am not sure about it.

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14. 

    Kingsley Ratnasingham

    Dec 14, 2014

    Superbly composed & presented. Very professional. My best wishes for your effort. Chitra, how can I get these millet across to this part of the world- UK. I have been really hunting in the recent past for Horse Gram – Kollu in Tami,l to no avail. The shopkeepers, though Indians, do not semm to have heard of it,ever. A Malabari – Kerala shop owner knew the millet but did not have in stock. I need to find a mechanism to get these millet to Europe, in small quantities, and make it known to those interested. Any suggestion, be my guest.

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       Chitra

       Dec 15, 2014

       Thanks for your sweet words.There are some organic websites which sell these millets.U can enquire whether they deliver products to UK.I will ask my frnds for help.Thanks.

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       R.Karthikeyan

       Jan 3, 2015

       may i know the quantity of kollu required to be sent

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    3. 

       bharaneems

       Oct 10, 2015

       East ham in London where you will many Tamil people and their shops there. You can even get sweet bida

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15. 

    R.Karthikeyan

    Jan 3, 2015

    I am from kallakurichy-606202 Tamil nadu nd intrested to supply these millets from my area if intrested pls mail to aarkey!710@yahoo.co.in

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       Chitra

       Jan 4, 2015

       Thank u Sir.I will give ur mail id to my friends. please mail me the details about the price n method of delivery. Hope u can deliver all over the world

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16. 

    Sujala

    Jan 21, 2015

    Hi Chitra! Could you please email me at sujala.d@gmail.com? I have a few questions and I guess you might be the right person to start with in search of some answers. Would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

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       Chitra

       Jan 22, 2015

       Hi , I have mailed u.Pls chk it 🙂

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    2. 

       ragi is good

       Jan 23, 2015

       Rxtremely useful, can these types be toasted n mixed n then ground together to be consumed with milk

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       Chitra

       Jan 23, 2015

       Yes of course.U can .Please check my post on "Millet energy mix powder".http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2014/09/millet-energy-mix-powder-recipesathu.html

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    4. 

       AKS EXIM INDIA

       Jan 30, 2015

       Dear Madam

       kindly advice what is yellow millet. And what it is called in tamil

       And we are looking for huge quantity.

       With regds
       Anbazhagan.J

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       Chitra

       Feb 16, 2015

       Yellow millet must be foxtail millet.It is called as Thinai in tamil. U can get in organic stores.

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17. 

    Prabhu

    Feb 16, 2015

    Hi, The info on the millets are so useful, and I would like to know Glycemic index also.

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       Chitra

       Feb 16, 2015

       I will try to find out & update this post.

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18. 

    Unknown

    Mar 1, 2015

    Thanks a lot fr yur info chitra..I knw only 3 millets…amazed abt it

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19. 

    Unknown

    Mar 1, 2015

    Thanks a lot fr yur info chitra…I knw only 3 millets …amazed abt it

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20. 

    Chitra

    Mar 31, 2015

    Thank u 🙂

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21. 

    Unknown

    Apr 6, 2015

    very useful and informative post. thanks a lot…

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22. 

    Unknown

    May 6, 2015

    For Millets in Singapore.. http://www.bhairavinaturals.sg/

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       Unknown

       Jun 8, 2015

       DEEPANMILLS
       THENI
       9500738381
       we have process all types of organic minor millets
       kodo millet (varagu arisi)
       barnyard millet(kuthiraivalli arisi)
       little finger millet(samai arisi)
       foxtail millet(thinai arisi)
       pearls millet(kambu arisi)

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23. 

    renu

    Jun 1, 2015

    Hey Chitra, thank you for such an informative piece of post. I was searching some alkaline cereals with their pics and Hindi names and i found here. would you please share some alkaline Indian recipes sometimes soon.

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       Chitra

       Jun 1, 2015

       Thank u.I will try to make it.

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24. 

    LIJI SATHISH

    Jul 29, 2015

    thank you so much Chitra…but I actually get confused with kuthiravaali ,varagu and saamai..could u pls tell me how to identify them

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    Chitra

    Jul 29, 2015

    Yes its difficult to identify but if u buy them regularly,u will come to know.Kuthiravali has light yellow color when compared with the other two.The size of varagu would be slightly bigger than saamai.But its always better to keep them in a labeled covers.I do that usually 🙂

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26. 

    Arosphere

    Jul 30, 2015

    Wow, great information here Chitra. Thank you. Highly appreciate you passing on the knowledge to rest of us and thanks to your in-laws as well.

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       Chitra

       Jul 30, 2015

       Thank you 🙂

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27. 

    MADHAN

    Aug 11, 2015

    very informative

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28. 

    Shrini Kulkarni

    Aug 18, 2015

    Hi Chitra – I was looking for difference between Millet and Grains and come across your site. You are doing a great job. Please keep it up. You should do a newsletter kind of thing that sums up all your posts and what you are doing in this area and publish once a month. Let your blog readers subscribe to that.

    What do you think is difference between millets and grains?

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       Chitra

       Sep 12, 2015

       Hi,Thanks for your sweet words.Please check this link.You can get some ideas about the difference: http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/magical-millets-for-your-health-wheat-and-rice.html

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29. 

    Ilakkiaraj

    Aug 23, 2015

    Good post Ma'm.. Keep up the good work.. I have a doubt though… ithellam saapda taste-a irukkatha?? Or am I cooking it in a wrong way?? or is it like, if you want to eat healthy, you must sacrifice all the tastes??

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    Chitra

    Aug 23, 2015

    Hello,Thanks.Its definitely not tasty like rice.But still we can make some recipes like millet idli,dosa & upma varieties that tastes equal to our normal food 🙂 Please check my millet recipes list.U can find some choice for you : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/p/millet-recipes.html

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       Ilakkiaraj

       Aug 24, 2015

       Thanks a lot for the reply ma'm..!! have already checked out ur recipes… yet to try them..

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31. 

    Solomon

    Sep 12, 2015

    Chitra can you tell me whether high Carbohydrate (grams) 108 in Barnyard millet known as kuthiravali is good for diabetics patient, usually we avoid Rice because it has more Carbohydrate

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       Chitra

       Sep 12, 2015

       Hello,Even though it has high carbohydrate,it is rich in fiber too.So its considered to be good fo diabetics.I browsed through the reasons and found this.Thanks for asking this question.Now i too came to know 🙂

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32. 

    Solomon

    Sep 12, 2015

    Madam Chitra , when I was just 12 yrs old, my father ex-army officer lost all his retirement benefits as he was cheated after he returned to south by friends and relatives. However my mother stayed back with us and we were not having much for our expenses as all the 3 of us were going to Kendriya Vidayalaya.

    We were eyesore for many as they used to comment "these people dont have money for food but are studying in convent" At that time I discovered Barnyard millet known as kuthiravali – I was able to get 8 padi – 22 KGs for 1 rupee [1969] whereas nice Rice was sold between Rs 2.00 to 4.00 a KG.

    We ate Barnyard millet known as kuthiravali for many years as it was just like Rice and you can prepare all the required dishes that was prepare from Rice

    I love the taste of this millet

    Only now I am not able to buy this in Bulk as its sold for Rs 90.00 a KG and Rice and Wheat are available half the price of Barnyard millet

    How surprising

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       Chitra

       Sep 12, 2015

       Yes sir.You are right about the cost.Earlier people were not aware of its health benefits.So its price was less.Now tables turned and Millets are in high demand.So price also went high 🙂

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33. 

    Adithya

    Sep 22, 2015

    Hi Chitra, If you're based in Bangalore, you'll be pleased to know that millets can be ordered online at http://kaulige.com. They even have home delivery option. Check it out.

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       Chitra

       Sep 22, 2015

       Thank u so much for sharing this info.I was looking for an online store in Bangalore.This is really helpful 🙂

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34. 

    sankaran ramani

    Oct 11, 2015

    So educative. We eat only these millets. Nourishing, and filling. We can make any dish that are cooked with rice.

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35. 

    Pravin

    Oct 16, 2015

    Hi Chitra , This is mind blowing post and a great treasure for the people in our generation as our parents forgot to transfer these knowledge from their forefathers. This information would definitely useful for folks with health consious. Thank a lot and pls keep up the good work.As some one previously posted that you are surely eligible to run a monthly news letter.I agree with it.Please expand your thoughts and still you are capable of reaching higher hights in this . God bless you .

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       Chitra

       Oct 17, 2015

       Thanks a lot for your encouraging words. I will try to add more recipes using millets 🙂

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       Chitra

       Oct 17, 2015

       Thanks a lot for your encouraging words. I will try to add more recipes using millets 🙂

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    Dr. Rajeshwari

    Oct 25, 2015

    Thanks a lot for the encouraging and informative post. Just now made khichdi with barnyard millet. Came out really well, tasty and filling.

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       Chitra

       Nov 15, 2015

       Thank you 🙂

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    Vikramol

    Oct 27, 2015

    Hi , terrific information. I have bought foxtail millet assuming that it will be BHAGAR used for fasting. However thanks as such I was able to gather so much of good awareness. Request if you can share recepie for foxtail millet?

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38. 

    Vikramol

    Oct 27, 2015

    Hi , terrific information. I came to know about foxtail millet in detail. Request to share pls receipies for foxtail millet.

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39. 

    Chitra

    Nov 15, 2015

    Thank you.Please check this link to view my millet recipes : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/p/millet-recipes.html

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40. 

    Unknown

    Dec 16, 2015

    Hi – 38 grams of calcium per 100 grams of Kambu and 31 grams of calcium per 100 grams of foxtail millet can't be right. These levels can be extremely harmful for the body.

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       Chitra

       Aug 5, 2016

       Yes Iron & Calcium are in Milligrams. Its a typo.Thanks for pointing out.

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41. 

    Unknown

    Dec 23, 2015

    Mam u have given excellent info.I have used Ragi d kambu bt that to rarely.after reading this I wish to use it regulates.I'm suffering from irregular periods.I have 2 kids.I wish to make them strong.so definitely try to use millets.I wish to c all ur recipes mam.awaiting fr ur posts mam.

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    Unknown

    Dec 23, 2015

    Mam u have given excellent info.I have used Ragi d kambu bt that to rarely.after reading this I wish to use it regulates.I'm suffering from irregular periods.I have 2 kids.I wish to make them strong.so definitely try to use millets.I wish to c all ur recipes mam.awaiting fr ur posts mam.

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       Chitra

       Dec 23, 2015

       Hi Shobana,Thanks.Yes,you can include millets in ur diet for a healthy lifestyle.Practice ur kids too.I have shared many millet recipes already.Please check the menu tabs.Thanks 🙂

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43. 

    Tomy

    Jan 2, 2016

    Hi Chitra, I got 25kg Each Saamai and Varagu. how can I keep this without effecting any insects or fungus (chellu).

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44. 

    Chitra

    Jan 2, 2016

    Hi,I am not sure about this but i am sharing a tip we follow for storing rice.Take some dried neem leaves,wrap in a paper and put it inside the container.I guess it would stay good.But use the millets asap.If possible,spread the millets in a tray and keep it under the sun once in a month.

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45. 

    Unknown

    Jan 9, 2016

    Very useful information Chitra Ji…Please help me on a suitable millet or combination with details how to use it for Rheumatoid Arthritis patient. I was told that Kodu, foxtail and Little Millet (combination I dont know) will drastically reduce the disease and give relief.. Please help.. My email Id is : sjingade@gmail.com. Sathyanarayana K.J. Bangalore.

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    1. 

       Chitra

       Jan 9, 2016

       Hello sir, thanks.Regarding millets, you can roast n grind the above said millets in equal quantities, powder them in a mill n store it for months.we can make dosa or porridge with this flour. Its very similar to health mix.other than this u can consume these 3 millets as idli dosa, pongal,uppittu or even cooked as rice for lunch.But please consume in limited quantity say twice or thrice a week.Please refer my millet recipes page in menu tab for more ideas.thanks

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       Chitra

       Jan 9, 2016

       Millets can be taken as a food more than a medicine. So iam not sure abt rheumatoid treatment using millets.

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46. 

    Thirunavukkarasu Sivasubramaniam

    Jan 21, 2016

    If possible include ORAC values of these millet. For example Cholam is in top 20 list of highest ORAC value.

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       Chitra

       Jan 21, 2016

       Thanks for the suggestion.This term is new to me.Will look for it.

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    2. 

       vishwaravi

       Jan 27, 2016

       Very nice and useful information. We are using it since one year of all varieties .Also make dosa batter using this .it's good . All varieties of dish which we make with rice ,we make in this and is very tasty .In fact we feel light in stomach and not the heavy feeling which is felt in rice . Only thing we are still not able to get the proper water proportion and avoid it becoming solid after sometime .can you please tell me what is Sunaina in food means ?? .what kind of a food variety it is ? Let me also know where I can get a direct supplier of these varieties , as the grocery stores are selling it at a premium price .!!

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       Chitra

       Jan 28, 2016

       Hello,Thanks for sharing your experience.Usually milltes need 1:2.5 cups of water. Add a tsp of oil while cooking.It may take up to 3 cups.It will look mushy when hot but when you fluff it with a fork carefully and spread in a plate,it will stay separate and avoid becoming solid.I have tried for millet suppliers but they sell only in bulk around 25kgs.You can try buying them in wholesale grocery markets in your place where u may get little cheaper than stores.I am not sure about Sunaina but i din't get any.Sorry..

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47. 

    Sanjay

    Feb 1, 2016

    Thank you for taking the pain to list each millet with its composition. We have been using Millets since a month and we feel good so far. We are getting creative by the day and are coming up with variety of recipes.

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48. 

    Unknown

    Feb 18, 2016

    Thank you Ma'm. Just the info I was looking for.

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49. 

    Unknown

    Feb 19, 2016

    Hi Chitra,
    Excellent post. I would appreciate if you could email me a recipe for Kambu thosai and Kudiravali uppuma. my email address is sjsiva@gmail.com

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       Chitra

       Feb 19, 2016

       Thanks.Here is the link for dosa & upma.I have mailed the same.
       Dosa : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2014/11/kambu-dosai-bajra-dosa-pearl-millet.html
       Upma : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2015/03/kuthiravali-upma-recipebarnyard-millet.html

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       k.sb

       Mar 4, 2016

       Thanks for the informative post
       Can i mix the millets and use

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50. 

    k.sb

    Mar 4, 2016

    Thank you so much for your informative post.
    Can we mix the millets and use them to make dosa and adai

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       Chitra

       Mar 4, 2016

       yes you can use. I have posted a mixed millets powder recipe.Here is the link : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2014/09/millet-energy-mix-powder-recipesathu.html

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51. 

    Unknown

    Mar 12, 2016

    Iam a millet grower from karnataka. We have kodo millet ,foxtail millet,barnyard millet and pearl millet. Contact me on 9845098698 mr.dev

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52. 

    Unknown

    May 9, 2016

    Hi All,

    I am selling this health mix powder

    It will be healthy for 6 months baby to 80 yrs persons

    It is purely homemade, no side effects, I used in this more than 25 products.

    I saw the content in your blog, most of them wants bulk (like working peoples), I am prepare myself and sale this for 2012 itself.

    I am from Salem.

    If anyone asking you bulk means please refer me.

    For more details msg me
    mail id : laavanyaa27@gmail.com

    Thanks in advance
    Lavannyakarhtick

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       Chitra

       May 9, 2016

       Thanks for the info Lavanya.I will refer you 😊

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53. 

    Unknown

    May 21, 2016

    Thank you for this important information.

    I recently bought 2 kinds of millet in an Asian store, one called 'Glutinous Indian Millet' (looks very much like red sorghum), and another — 'Glutinous Millet' (tiny round green-yellow seeds, like mustard). I'm trying to find out what species they are. All sources say that millets are gluten-free. I'd appreciate any help.

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54. 

    Unknown

    May 21, 2016

    Thank you for this important information.

    I recently bought 2 kinds of millet in an Asian store, one called 'Glutinous Indian Millet' (looks very much like red sorghum), and another — 'Glutinous Millet' (tiny round green-yellow seeds, like mustard). I'm trying to find out what species they are. All sources say that millets are gluten-free. I'd appreciate any help.

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       Chitra

       May 22, 2016

       I think red ones must be pearl millet and yellow ones are foxtail millets.thank you 😊

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55. 

    Nirnaami

    May 29, 2016

    Thank you very much for this detailed post.

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56. 

    saquib

    Jun 19, 2016

    thanks Maam for the informative article

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57. 

    Unknown

    Jun 23, 2016

    Hi Chitra thanks for ur information, l hearc abt millets bt not this much detail, l will feed these in house
    thans

    janardhana
    ch hills
    mysore

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    1. 

       Unknown

       Jun 19, 2019

       —
       Thanks & Regards
       Sugi Nair – S
       Akshaa Foods Corporation
       318 PH Road, 8th Floor EGA Trade Centre
       Kilpauk , Chennai – 600010
       Phone : 98843 – 12829 ,98843 92829 , 044 26424409

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58. 

    Unknown

    Jul 12, 2016

    Thanks a lot chitra….

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       Chitra

       Jul 12, 2016

       Thank you !

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59. 

    ஜெயஸ்ரீ ஷங்கர்

    Aug 5, 2016

    Chithra Mam,
    i am very much impressed the way you arranged the lovely millets. Me too supplying all the quality millets to the needy. Anyone interested kindly
    contact me through my eamil id:jayashreem2016@gmail.com

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60. 

    Unknown

    Aug 24, 2016

    Hi it is very interesting to know the useful of millets. I saw the awareness program on millets conducted by Dr. Kadar and found amazing. Based on this I bought navane, harka, saame and sujje. I have used sajje for making rotti, navane for dosa and harka for rice. It is found to be very tasty. But when we used harka as rice for two days, all the 3 members in the family had indigestion. Then we stopped harka for two days and used normal rice. We found no problem on health. Again 3rd day we used harka, found same issue repeated. But it is not happened in other millets which was used. Please can you tell us what would be the reason for indigestion? Are we making any mistake in cooking? Please suggest.

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       Chitra

       Aug 25, 2016

       Hi Lakshmi,
       Millets are good for health. But it should be consumed moderately. Basically Harka takes more time to digest. Its good for diabetic people as it digest slowly and keeps us filling. I think the problem is with continuous consumption for 2 days. Its enough if you include millets twice or thrice in a week and that too varieties, not the same millet.Just try using harka once in a week and see how it works for you. Thanks 🙂

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       Unknown

       Aug 27, 2016

       Hi Chitra,
       Thanks for your valuable suggestion. When I heard from Dr.Kadar's seminor in youtube, he mentioned that replacement of rice and wheat are these millets. He suggested to use in every day food in place of rice. Let us try out as you have suggested now.

       Thanks.

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61. 

    Unknown

    Oct 15, 2016

    please confirm the availability of BARNYARD MILLET/KUTHIRAVALI

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62. 

    Unknown

    Oct 18, 2016

    Hi this is thulasi I am following killet diet.i am using all millrts u mentioned above breakfast is pearl millet, sorghum, foxtail dosas lunch is little millet and so on rice dimmer is wheat roti.is this diet causes any side effect??? I do noy havr any thyroid complaint.

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       Chitra

       Oct 19, 2016

       Hi, You can continue. Make sure you don't have any indigestion issues too. Sometimes millet may cause it. Thanks

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63. 

    Unknown

    Nov 12, 2016

    Hi Chitra,

    Thanks for the wonderful info. I live in US and can't find most of the millets here. I only find Bajra, ragi, jowar, saamo, kodra. Can you please tell me where I can find other millets?
    Thanks

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       Chitra

       Nov 12, 2016

       Hi, I am not sure in US. Please chck Indian stores and Amazon. I will enquire my friends over there and update it. Thanks.

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64. 

    Meena

    Nov 27, 2016

    Hi Chitra,

    It is a nice post to know about Millets. Great information with calories. I am pregnant (32 weeks) and got gestational diabetes. Can i give a try of saamai, varagu and kuthiraivali?
    Many thanks

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65. 

    Unknown

    Jan 22, 2017

    http://www.startdesi.com
    Buy quality Millets online.Home delivery and Store Pickup available.
    Introducing a food category — Forgotten foods
    http://www.startdesi.com

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66. 

    Unknown

    Mar 14, 2017

    Hi Chaitra,

    I am 33 & my both parents are diabetic. I am on boarder line so wanted to know which millets should i consume & how much & how many times?

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    1. 

       Chitra

       Mar 14, 2017

       Hello,
       As far as I know,Foxtail millet and Kodo millet can be consumed by diabetic patients in moderate quantity. Its better to have it twice a week as over consumption may lead to imbalanced thyroid levels. I am not a nutritionist or a Doctor. I have shared this based on my knowledge and from the articles I came across. Please consult with your doctor for the best suggestion. Thanks !

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    Unknown

    Mar 14, 2017

    Thanks Chitra for the info. I will consult doctor & follow accordingly.

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       Chitra

       Mar 21, 2017

       Sure, thanks !

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    bharathy

    Mar 21, 2017

    Hi chitra nice info abt millets…can we do regular baking with millets..can we use jowar(sorghum)flour for baking?share some baking recipes please

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69. 

    Chitra

    Mar 21, 2017

    Thank you :)I am not sure about cakes.But I have seen biscuits using millets. Even I have shared Ragi + Oats biscuits in my space.Jowar cake and cookies can be prepared with the flour. I will try some recipes and share here for sure.

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70. 

    Akil Ravi

    Mar 29, 2017

    Hi Madam, Is 'Naattu kambu' available in bangalore?

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       Chitra

       Mar 29, 2017

       There is an organic store in Jayangar. You can check there.

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71. 

    Unknown

    Apr 24, 2017

    Hi this Madhavi I'll prepare different types of millet dish,snacks and we use organic ingredients and prepare the snacks with eco friendly packaging…..

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72. 

    seema

    May 29, 2017

    I get a cold whenever I have ragi porridge. Same with mixed millet and moong dal khitchdi. How do I prevent this.

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73. 

    Chitra

    May 31, 2017

    Sorry, I am not sure. Please consult your Doctor. Basically Ragi and mixed millets make the body cool. So the coolant effect may lead to cold. Pls chck with your Doc. Thanks.

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    Unknown

    Jul 31, 2017

    Hi, Can i have raw kambu just like that, without roasting or preparing any recipe.

    Thanks in advance

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       Chitra

       Jul 31, 2017

       Sorry, I am not sure about this.

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75. 

    Unknown

    Sep 7, 2018

    Can i give millet for babies

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       Chitra

       Sep 8, 2018

       Sorry Iam not sure about it. Please consult your pediatrician.

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76. 

    Adv. Baburaj Palladan

    Apr 23, 2019

    The photographs displayed here are of polished millets. The original colour of millets is entirely different from the one shown here. Please try to replace them with originals. Adv. P P Baburaj, Mysore.

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       Chitra

       Apr 23, 2019

       Hello Sir, I have shared the pictures of millets that are widely available in the market. If you have the pictures of unpolished ones, please mail me. I will include them with due credits to you. Thanks.

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77. 

    Unknown

    Apr 28, 2019

    Please let me know the name of Brown top millet name in Tamil,as it was called Andu korralu in telugu

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       Chitra

       May 25, 2019

       Sorry I am not sure about it.

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    Feba

    May 25, 2019

    Is this Miller's available in keral..any idea..tx a lot

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       Chitra

       May 25, 2019

       Yes it must be available in all organic stores and big departmental stores.

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79. 

    Feba

    May 25, 2019

    All these types available in kerala/in Muscat.

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80. 

    Unknown

    Jun 19, 2019

    we are also manufacturing millets from direct farms house
    Akshaa Foods Corporation
    # 318, PH Road
    8th Floor EGA TRADE CENTRE
    Kilpauk , Chennai – 600010
    Mobile : 98843 12829 / 98843 92829 / 044 – 26424409

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       Chitra

       Jun 19, 2019

       Thank you for sharing.

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81. 

    Srivalli

    Jul 23, 2019

    Great info madam ! But i have a doubt if we could mix more than one variety of these millets and cook

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       Chitra

       Jul 23, 2019

       Thank you. I think it's not bad. I have tried this way.

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82. 

    Unknown

    Sep 23, 2019

    A lovely post. Great basic knowledge for people who are beginning to eat the millets. Thank you for sharing. My mom has made a coarse mixture of all these millets mixed together along with kollu, black jeera, corn, barley, bamboo rice, mapilla samba. I cook 1 cup of this mixture as a porridge and eat them instead of white rice or chappati. I feel amazing.

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       Chitra

       Sep 23, 2019

       Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I will try sometime 😊

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83. 

    Unknown

    Sep 23, 2019

    Thank you sharing. A lovely info. My mom has made a mixture of these with few other grains. I make them as a porridge and eat for my lunch instead of white rice and rotis. it feels amazing.

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84. 

    Casanovas

    Nov 17, 2019

    Hi sissy i want rice variety all example ponni, mapilai samba, poonkar like ti's anyone know please tel me

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       Chitra

       Mar 22, 2020

       Hi I will try to make a post for it. Thanks

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85. 

    Casanovas

    Nov 17, 2019

    I want rice details can anyone update me

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86. 

    Casanovas

    Nov 17, 2019

    I want rice details can anyone update me

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87. 

    geo

    Apr 11, 2020

    really wonderful info

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88. 

    Unknown

    Jul 14, 2020

    In ten days my sugar level decreases from 194 to 121 (fasting) using thismillet kanji only (night)

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       Chitra

       Jul 14, 2020

       Great to know that. May I know which millet you use? Anything specific or combo ?

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89. 

    Unknown

    Mar 12, 2021

    I found horse gram is good to lose weight and keep fit.

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    Unknown

    Apr 14, 2021

    I have purchased all the above and started off with pearl and foxtail millets doing idlis dosas.

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       Chitra

       Apr 25, 2021

       Good to know that. Happy cooking 😊

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       Shreenidhi

       May 30, 2021

       I live in Tamilnadu so I knew the tamil names of millets..y grandparents are from Karnataka so when I tell them these names they didn't understand.. your articles really helped in knowing Hindi and kannada names.. thank you so much.. I will try out your recipes..

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91. 

    Unknown

    Dec 24, 2021

    Very elaborate helpful information log of thanks,please continue Best Wishes

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92. 

    Unknown

    Dec 24, 2021

    Very elaborate helpful information lot of thanks please continue Best Wishes

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93. 

    Chitra

    Jan 3, 2022

    Thank you 🙂

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