Description

Browntop Millet:

Browntop millet (BTM) is small-seeded annual grass cultivated as a grain crop, primarily on marginal lands in dry areas in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. Thus, browntop millet holds great potential in alleviating food and nutrition insecurity. It has good nutritional value. It can be used for the prevention and management of several non-communicable diseases.

Cultivated:

The most cultivated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu states in southern India. Browntop millet can be planted from mid-April until mid-August in most locations, though later plantings will result in lower yields. To establish browntop millet, broadcast 20-25 lbs of seed per acre on a prepared seedbed in spring. 

Benefits:

Improve Digestion

Helps in Weight Loss

Good blood circulation

Rich in Vitamins and Nutrients

Strength  Bones and  muscles

Nutritional value:

Protein-11.5

Carbohydrate-71.32

Fat-1.89

Minerals- 4.2

Fiber-12.5

Calcium-0.01

Iron-0.65

How to store:

Brown top millet grows and matures over 90 days, a shorter time than several other millets including pearl millet. Store Browntop millet Rava in a tightly closed container in a cool, dark, dry location.

How to cook:

                            Brown Top Millet Dosa Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown top millet

1/4 cup urad dal

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Salt to taste

Oil or ghee for frying

1. The Brown Top Millet, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds! Start by giving them a good wash and soak in water for 6 to 8 hours or just let them hang out overnight.
2. Add water as needed. Mix this batter into a large bowl, add some salt, and give it a good mix.
3. Now, let it chill and ferment for 8 to 10 hours, or leave it overnight in a cozy spot.
4. Get your dosa tawa or non-stick pan ready on medium-high heat—give it a light grease with some oil or ghee. Take a spoonful of batter and pour it onto the center of the tawa.
5. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and on the dosa.
6. Let it cook for a few minutes until the bottom turns that lovely golden and crispy shade.
7. Serve the hot brown top millet dosa with your choice of chutney, sambar, or pods. 

Recipes:

Dosa

Payasam

Upma

Idli

Regional Names:

English-Browntop millet

Tamil- குலசாமை

Malayalam-​Chama Pothaval

Hindi-Hari Kangni

Kannada-Korale

Telugu-Andakorra