Vijayalakshmi Venkateshan

Hello, welcome back to my blog😊 Did you know? Barnyard millet is also called Japanese millet (source - Wikipedia).  Also did you know? Barnyard millet is the fastest growing crop among other millets 😊.  Interesting right.😃 Okay coming to the health benefits it offers us -  They are rich in fiber, low in calories, low in glycemic index, gluten free and good source of iron. Does this need any further explanation 😳.  Coming to our recipe, Set dosa is the most filling food in the menu of any south Indian hotels. Don't you agree? 😉. Set dosa followed by a hot cup of tea or filter coffee is a pure bliss I feel ☕😍.  Let's see how to make set dosa using barnyard millet.  millet set dosa Video version of the recipe - Youtube link for he same -  https://youtu.be/Q77mEOpyZLg Text recipe - millet set dosa Standard measuring cups have been used. Ingredients list ***************** 1 cup barnyard millet / oodalu / siridhanya 1\4th cup urad dal / split black g...

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 ...