How to Cook Millets-(Varagu arisi-Saamai-Thinai-Kuthiravaali)-Healthy Lunch Menu (Indian)
Millets are gluten free, rich in fiber, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Besides being gluten-free, millets have higher nutritional value than wheat, especially phosphorus and iron. Its fiber content also helps prevent constipation and may reduce the risk of developing bowel disorders. Millets are easy to digest, contain a high amount of lecithin and are excellent for strengthening the nervous system (source-Hindu).They contain complex carbohydrates which breaks down slowly and hence good for diabetic patients.These grains were used in olden days by our ancestors but totally forgotten today.Now a days I have started loving millets so much that I have switched to eating millets thrice a week, so you will be finding lot of millet recipes in this space.The good think about millet is that they can be substituted for rice and wheat in many recipes.I would like to share another interesting thing I read about millet. These crops grow in poorer soils and are highly resistant to pests and diseases. Hence they are usually grown without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides.So they are mostly organic by default. I started this blog not only to inspire others to cook but also to bring back our traditional food and also to create an awareness on health among people. It is time we bring back this forgotten grain in our diet.
