5 Millets for Summer

Ragi is rich in calcium and iron. You can use this millet to make ragi roti, ragi sweet balls, ragi idli, ragi dumplings and ragi porridge.

Finger millet or Ragi 

Bajra is rich in phosphorus, which is essential for bone health. You can use this millet to make bajre ki rabdi, a mixture of buttermilk and bajra flour.

Pearl millet or Bajra 

It is rich in fibre which helps in the digestive process. It is abundant in antioxidants too. This millet can be used to make idli, pulao or cutlet.

Foxtail millet or Kangni

This millet is easily digestible and a good choice for infants and the elderly. The protein content can help build muscles. You can make upma or pudding using this millet.

Kodo millet

Barnyard millet is a good source of protein and high in micronutrients like calcium and iron. The millet can be used to make porridge.

Barnyard millet or Sanwa

Millet types and their abundant benefits

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