- Barnyard millet is an erect plant that grows up to 60cm - 130cm in tall.
- Popularly known as Samvat ke Chaval or Fasting Rice it is popular food that is consumed in India during fasting periods such as Navratri
- Barnyard millet is grown as an alternative to rice on land that has a very cold or unsuitable climate for rice cultivation
- It is the fastest-growing crop and produces ripe grain in just 45 days
Barnyard millet is known as
- Threefold in Tamil
- Udalu in Telugu
- Thina in Malayalam
- Oodalu in Kannada
- Kaon in Bengali
- Sanwa or Jhangon in Hindi
- Kangani in Punjabi
- Kang in Marathi & Gujarati
Why should you consume Barnyard millet?
Barnyard millet is also popularly known as the 'The weight management millet' as the high amounts of protein, and dietary fiber while having the least amount of calories as compared to all cereals. Barnyard millet is low in carbohydrates and making it a part of your diet aids natural weight loss. Barnyard millet is also considered a good source of iron and its low glycemic index make it suitable for diabetic patients.
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