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

