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Kodo Millet

Kodo is very rich in dietary fibre and protein in addition to all the general millet characteristics (gluten-free, low glycemic index, high fibre, etc). It has a high antioxidant content and it is highly beneficial for diabetes patients.

Kodo Millet is called as Haarka (in Kannada), Arikelu (in Telugu), Varagu (in Tamil) and Kodon (in Hindi)

Chicken Pulao

Mouthwatering Chicken Pulao prepared using Kodo Millet.

How to cook millet rice?

Cooking millets is as easy as cooking rice.  The below steps can be used for Kodo millet, Little millet, Foxtail Millet and Proso Millet.     Pressure Cooker Method: (1:2 – 2 whistles) Wash the millet. (Use a sieve to… Continue Reading →

Mushroom Pulao

Spicy Mushroom Pulao prepared using Kodo Millet Rice.  I had been to a wedding where they served Mushroom Pulao prepared using paddy rice.  This inspired me to prepare the same using millet rice.

Kodo Millet Methi Rice – Diabetic Friendly!

Kodo Millet Methi rice is a simple, health and tasty preparation made from Kodo millet and Methi. Both of these are known to control and fight diabetes. Methi or frengreek is a natural herbal medicine widely used in the treatment… Continue Reading →

Arikalu Idlis

After years of talking about millets I realized I had only been using finger millet and more recently foxtail millet whereas there are so many more kinds of millet!  Was I ready to expand my millet horizons? Well I took… Continue Reading →

Kodo Millet Upma

Tasty upma prepared using Kodo Millet Rava

Kodo Millet Schezwan Cabbage Rice

After a long night of work in office, did not have energy to buy veggies. So, I prepared this Kodo Millet Schezwan Cabbage Rice with a leftover half of a head of cabbage in a Jiffy.  By adding carrots, capsicum,… Continue Reading →

How to cook Kodo Millet?

Kodo Millet is a tasty millet which is slightly brown in color. It is called Varagu in Tamil, Haarka in Kannada and Arikelu in Telugu. Here we talk about how to cook Kodo Millet perfectly, everytime. Wash the Kodo Millet… Continue Reading →

Kodo Millet Idlis

This is a classic idly made with kodo millet rice instead of regular idli rice. Kodo Millet Idlis are a good breakfast along with some chutney or chutney powder. They are filling and tasty.

Kodo Millet Spicy Neer Dosa

Kodo Millet Spicy Neer dosa is a millet twist on the classic mangalorean neer dosa recipe. It makes for a very filling, delicious and healthy breakfast and a perfect way to start your day.

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