Description

BARNYARD  MILLET

A barnyard is a fenced-in area on a farm, usually next to a barn, which sometimes contains goats, chickens, or other farm animals. The Barnyard millet is a wild seed and not a grain, mainly grown in the hilly areas of Uttaranchal, India.  It is the fourth most produced minor millet, providing food security to many poor people across the world.

Cultivated

It is cultivated on the Himalayan slopes between sea level and 2000 meters above sea level. Barnyard millet can grow well in warm, somewhat humid climates. Barnyard millet originated in India and nowadays, it is grown throughout India, particularly in Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Benefits

Good for Diabetic Diet

Good source of Iron

Healthy Weight Management

Regulate Blood Pressure

Cures Eye Problems

Nutritional Value

Energy-300 Kcal

Carbohydrate-55 g

Protein-11.2 g

Minerals-4.4 g

Fiber-10.1

Iron-15.2

Calcium-11 g

Fat-4 g

How to check the quality?

• Shape Concave, Oval Color-Straw White, Gray, Little Gray, Dull White
• Barnyard Millet has a delicate and slightly nutty flavor profile, making it a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of recipes.

How to cook

              Barnyard Millet Pulav

*Soak the Barnyard Millet for 30 minutes in a large bowl.

*In a pressure cooker, put a little oil and sauté all the spices along with ginger and the garlic paste.

*Now add chopped veggies and cook for 5 minutes.

*Add vegetable barnyard millet rice to the above vegetable mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

*Add 4 cups of water and cook for 5–6 whistles.

*Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve with raita.

Recipes

Barnyard Millet Upma

Barnyard Millet Khichdi

Barnyard salad

Barnyard Millet Pulav

Regional Names

English-Barnyard Millet

Tamil-குதிரைவாலி

Malayalam-Kavadapullu

Hindi -Sanwa

Telugu-Udalu