Barnyard Millet

Barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumantacea) is an ancient millet crop grown in warm and temperate regions.

Barnyard millet grain is a good source of protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and, most notably, contains more micronutrients (iron and zinc) than other major cereals. It tastes almost similar to broken rice when cooked.

The barnyard millet is a wholesome grain over and above common cereal grains like rice, wheat, semolina and by no means should be restricted to just the fasting days. Varied food preparations can be made in a jiffy with this millet.

Cook and Enjoy

With barnyard millet, you can make tasty upma, idlies, dosas, khichdi, payasam, pulao, etc.

Health benefits

Brimming with Protein: Barnyard millet has the least calories and carbs as compared to other millets. This millet can be included by those on high protein diets.

Rich in Fiber: Barnyard millet has a great amount of fiber. Consumption of this millet is sure to give you a high satiety value and help you cut back on calories from junk food thus helping in weight loss.

Packed with Iron: The human body needs a vital nutrient ‘iron’ to build its hemoglobin. This hemoglobin is necessary for smooth supply of oxygen and nutrients to all parts of body. Barnyard millet is considered to be a good source of iron too. It is rich enough to help you prevent anemia if consumed on a regular basis with other iron rich foods.

Good Source of B vitamins: Barnyard millet abounds in B vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin and niacin which are very important to carry out energy and fat metabolism in our body.