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A Traditional Millet Grain

Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is one of the traditional small millets grown in India. It has been cultivated for a long time in parts of India where millets have historically formed an important part of agricultural systems.

Millets such as Kodo Millet are adapted to grow in rainfed conditions, which is one reason they have traditionally been cultivated in semi-arid regions.

Nutritional Context

According to the Indian Food Composition Tables published by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, millets are whole grains that provide:

Complex carbohydrates
Dietary fibre
Minerals such as iron

Kodo Millet, like other millets, is naturally gluten-free, meaning it does not contain gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye.

The Kalsubai Millets Product

At Kalsubai Millets, our Kodo Millet is sourced from farmers who cultivate traditional grains. The millet is cleaned and packed for home cooking, making it easy to incorporate millet grains into everyday meals.

Including traditional grains such as millets in the kitchen helps maintain grain diversity in the diet.

How to Use Kodo Millet

Kodo Millet can be cooked in ways similar to rice and used in many familiar dishes.

Common preparations include:

Millet Khichdi
Millet Pulao with vegetables
Millet Upma
Cooked millet served with dal or curry

It can also be used in simple grain bowls as part of everyday meals.

Sources

National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — Research on millet crops in India
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) — Publications on millets and traditional cereal crops