Now Millets have become a solution to lifestyle disorders, the revolution of grains in the recent times have marked a major policy shift, the government of many states, dieticians and manufacturers have decided to promote millets by-products and brandings like millet vermicelli, cookies, and snacks. Various millets like Bajara, Jowar, and Ragi are catching up awareness for a conscious healthy living. This nutrient-rich grain which is gluten-free and low in glycemic index is making a quick comeback in the Indian agrarian landscape, development agencies and farmers in the past have
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Rising Ragi Benefits for Diabetes Patients
Ragi the soul food of south India, rich in calcium, high in fiber contents an essential source of amino acids, gluten-free, excellent baby food, cools the body, reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduces heart problems and risks of strokes, reverses skin aging, provides stamina, helps in weight loss, battles anemia, a natural relaxant. Diabetologists and dieticians are finding out that ragi is the solution for chronic illnesses like Diabetes, hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia. Hence frequently prescribed to support diabetes management measures, to minimize the risk of type 2 diabetes and other
SALT / THE TASTE OF LIFE
“Salt is born of the purest parents the sun and the sea” -Pythagoras One natural taste, the taste, and necessity of life, its presence is not felt but its absence makes all foods tasteless. A natural cure used since ancient times in all historic communities to pre-historic culture as a seasoning, condiment, preservative a disinfectant, deodorizer, stabilizer of soil for construction, softener, a component of the ceremonial offering, a unit of exchange, and a symbol of friendship. It is estimated that there are 14,000 different uses of salt. Salty flavor
Healthy Millet Thinai for Your Daily Diet
Foxtail or Italian Millet called Thinai in Tamil is one of the forgotten grains that belong to the old Tamil culture. Foxtail millet is a grass that grows in a warm climate and is more environmentally friendly as it requires very less water for cultivation in comparison to rice. It is a staple food of South India and a perfect substitute for healthy diets. Foxtail millet is called Korra in Telugu, Navane in Kannada, Kangni in Hindi, and Kang in Marathi. It can be cooked just like rice and millet
How to Make Kara Rava/Sooji/Semolina Kozhukattai
Kozhukattai or Modaks are steamed dumplings generally made of rice flour, jaggery and coconut. The practice of making Modaks came to our country India from East Asia through traders in olden days. It is a tasty and a healthy snack suitable for both young and old. Kozhukattai or Modaks are a wonderful delicacy which is soft and smooth. It makes a perfect morning breakfast or even an evening snack. This dish comes in various shapes and sizes and is prepared with rava and rice flour. The recipe given below uses