Barnyard millet – The healthy fasting food of India
Barnyard Millet or Kudiraivali rice is mainly grown in the hilly areas of Uttaranchal, India. Also popular as Samwat keContinue Reading
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Kodo millet: The Rich Sustainer
Kodo millet, also called Varagu rice in Tamil originated from West Africa. Today, this crop is cultivated as a major foodContinue Reading
Jowar – The new quinoa
Jowar, Sorghum or Great Millet is a cereal crop, which is known for being a complete staple meal for farmersContinue Reading
Thinai – The medicinal millet
Foxtail Millet or Thinai Arisi is a popular South Indian staple. Commonly called ‘Thinai’ in Tamil, legends have it thatContinue Reading
Bajra – The nutritious pearl shaped millet
Bajra or Pearl millet is a grain that is considered a humble man’s staple food, as it is widely consumedContinue Reading
Little Millet – A dietary superfood
Little Millet, Samalu, Sama or Samai rice, is a commonly used grain in the southern part of India. As aContinue Reading
Ragi – The nutritious wonder millet
Ragi, also known as finger millet or nachne is widely grown in India. It’s spoken about highly for its healthContinue Reading
Ponni – A unique blend of natural goodness and refined taste
Known for its refined taste and quality, Ponni rice holds a special place in South India (though it is exportedContinue Reading
Dudheshwar, the milky white short grain rice
Greatly admired for its low cooking time, Dudheshwar rice is another favourite amongst the Bengalis after Gobindobhog. This variant getsContinue Reading
Presenting the flavourful rice of Gujarat – Jeerasar
An exotic rice variant from Gujarat, Jeerasar Rice Gujarat 17, also known as Jirasar Rice and Jeerasar Samba, has capturedContinue Reading
