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KODO Millets Rice

500 gms, 1 Kg

Kodo millet or Varagu is one of the ancient grains of the world that originated from Africa and domesticated in India a few thousand years ago.

The healthy benefits includes the following

  • Kodo millet is very easy to digest
  • It contains a high amount of lecithin and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system.
  • Kodo millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, as well as the minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
  • Varagu rice is gluten-free.
  • High in Nutrition which is good for children.
  • High fiber content.
  • Varagu rice helps hydrate your colon to keep your system regular and keep you from being constipated.
  • Digestion friendly.
  • Rich in photochemical, phytic acid, which lowers cholesterol, and phytate, and that helps in reduction of cancer risks.
  • High antioxidant activity.
  • Vargu Rice helps in controlling Blood sugar and Cholesterol.
  • Great energy source especially good for athletes.
  • Complete protein source when combined with legumes - ideal for a vegetarian diet.
  • Varagu rice consumption decreases Triglycerides and C-Reactive Protein.
  • Serotonin in the Millet calms and soothes the moods.
    • Varagu rice acts as a Prebiotic feeding microflora in your inner ecosystem

Viruthai Kodo Millet Rice 

      By consuming our Kodo Millet Rice we have the following benefits

-      It does not contain any preservatives

-      No Synthetic flavours added.

-      Organic food from healthy Soil.

-      Unpolished Rice which is chemical free

-      Takes very less time to cook.

-      Takes less water to cultivate.

-      Great energy source after consuming

-      By default it is grown as organic by nature and naturally it saves farmers from buying pesticides as it is pest resistant.

-      A kg of millets is cheaper than a kg of oats. The biggest benefit is for our country as our country imports and consumes lot of oats as it is high fibre and nutritous food.

-      It fights diabetes and obesity.

  • One small piece of info - Varagu rice has lots of nutritional values but it also creates body heat. It is better to eat in less frequency especially during summer.

Ways to Use KODO Millet

  • The Kodo millet can be given as porridge or Kheer to babies between 6-8 months
  •  Dosa, idlis for babies above one year and toddlers
  •  As the flour is not easily available in the market, it can be made at home by grinding the millet coarsely or finely, depending on individual preference and recipe requirement. It can be added to chappati dough, idli or dosa batter.

Whole kodo millets are commonly used to prepare upma, khichdi and pulav .