Vijayalakshmi Venkateshan

Hello health conscious people 😊. Don't get me wrong, that's the reason you are searching for a millet recipe 😉. Foxtail millet upma/uppittu Foxtail millets are the most grown millets in Asia , especially in India and China. It is most commonly used in China. Foxtail millets are rich in vitamin B12 and has ample amount of protein in them. As they are the excellent source of iron and calcium, it is good for your bones and muscles health. It is good for cardiac health as well as they are low in carbs. Just like its other family members it has low glycemic index which is good for diabetes.  Do visit my youtube channel  Vijayalakshmi Venkateshan for   Millet recipes playlist  . It is good to soak any millet for good 6 to 8 hours before cooking, to know why should we soak them click this -  why soaking millets is important This is how your foxtail millet look . How to make foxtail millet upma / navane uppittu / siridhanya uppittu  video version of the recipe -...

Have you ever wondered why millets are gaining so much popularity in recent years ! 😊. Bajra khichdi Well, it's because they are loaded with vitamin B, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Most importantly millets are rich in fiber and has a low glycemic index which is a boon for those who are diabetic . Millets aids in your weight loss journey as they keep you fuller for long time . Just cook your millets with lots of seasonal vegetables and our wide variety of Indian spices , trust me you wont turn your face away when it is cooked just right . Millets are cooked in same way one would prepare rice . But, you should keep one thing in mind before using millets. what is it? Soaking!!! Soaking millets for 6 to 8 hours before cooking reduces its anti nutrients . Anti nutrients is a sort of chemical which doesn't allow our digestive system to absorb all the nutrients which millets are offering us. 😀 So the soaking process reduces the anti nutrients which are present in almost all ...