By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 7th, 2023
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While stocking our kitchen panty, our focus is usually on staples like rice, wheat flour, sooji and maida. However, there's a whole world of nutritious and versatile ingredients waiting to grace our shelves. Millets are one such ingredient that are in the limelight at present for all right reasons. They not only bring a burst of flavour to your meals but also pack a nutritional punch that can enhance your culinary creations. Here are 5 millets you must stock up on!
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Kodo is lesser known. It is rich in fibre and iron and provides relief from tummy issues like constipation. It also keeps blood sugar levels in check. You can make paratha and idli with it.
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Often used to make upma or dosa, jowar contains slow digestible starch that facilitates slow digestion and food absorption, which not only keeps our stomach full for long but also prevents sudden blood sugar level spikes.
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This millet greets you in cheela, roti, bread and more. It contains the highest amounts of polyphenolic and is known for its high calcium and iron content, making it a great choice for bone health.
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Bajra, commonly used in North-West India, is great for diabetics and also helps maintain cholesterol levels. It is rich in minerals, antioxidants and protein content.
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This millet is rich in potassium, magnesium, folate and calcium among other nutrients. In addition, it also helps you lose weight.
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