Buy Rajamudi BARAGU - Proso millets.
Cooking Method:
1. Wash and Soak 1 Cup of Millets for atleast 1 hour.
2. For cooking add millet and liquid (water/milk/gravy) in ratio of 1:2, add more liquid is needed.
3. You can make upma with millet and vegetables.
Nutrient information Per 100g.
(approximate composition)
Calories: 340 per serving
Protein: 12.5 g
Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Dietary fibre: 6 g
Health benefits from Proso Millet:
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Proso millet is rich in magnesium which helps to lower blood pressure and also decreases the chances of strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. It is a good source of potassium which helps to maintain low blood pressure as it acts as a vasodilator.
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The high amount of fibre found in Millet helps to lower cholesterol. Dietary fibre helps to eradicate the bad cholesterol from the body and promotes a good cholesterol level.
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It helps to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes as it possesses an adequate amount of magnesium. Magnesium is a vital mineral that helps to increase the efficiency of glucose and insulin receptors in the body and prevents this disease from occurring..
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Researchers suggest that for women who consume Millet, their risk of getting breast cancer was reduced by 50%.