Proso Millet / चेन्ना / मोठी वरई | प्रोसो मिलेट

Proso Millet dates back to 2000 BC when it is reported to having been grown in central Europe. It is well suited to dry climates of Central Russia, northern India, Africa, Manchuria, and the Great Plains area of North America.

Proso Millet contains high lecithin which supports the neural health system. It is rich in B-complex vitamins, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, calcium and iron, and essential amino acids.

Proso Millet is also an excellent yet cheaper source of manganese as compared to conventional sources like spices and nuts.

How to Make

Millets can be used to prepare a variety of Indian dishes like Khichadi, Pulav, Upma etc. Foxtail Millet is traditionally used as a replacement for Rice. Wash the Foxtail Millet thoroughly a few times and leave to soak in water for 4-8 hours. Further they could be sprouted or used directly to make Idli / Dosa Batter etc. The pre-soaked / sprouted Foxtail millet can be dried and then milled to make flour. This millet flour can be added to regular atta to make Chapatis, Puris, Breads and Cookies.

Washing, Soaking, Sprouting of millets help in removing the anti-nutrients they contain and make them easy to digest.

Health Benefits

Gluten-Free
Rich in Fibre
Good for Diabetes
Improves BMI
Higher Amino Acid Index than Wheat

Recommended Usage

RAWA IDLI
KHAJA
BARFI
SAMOSA
PAYASAM

Commonly Known As

English: PROSO MILLET
Hindi: बैरे
Marathi: वरी
Gujarati: ચેનો
Sanskrit: CHINA
Tamil: பனிவரகு
Telugu: పన్ను కమిటీ
Malayalam: പനിവരകു
Kannada: വരിക
Punjabi: ਚੀਨ
Bengali: চীন
Odia: ଚୀନ୍ ହେଉଛି ବାଚାରି ବାଗମାଭୁ |

History

Dates back to 2000 BC when it is reported to having been grown in central Europe. Well suited to dry climates of Central Russia, northern India, Africa, Manchuria, and the Great Plains area of North America

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