Kodo millet is a small brownish cereal that is widely grown in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India and Kerala & Tamil Nadu in the South. It is exceptionally nutritious and offers several health benefits.
As we have mentioned in our previous blogs, millet has many amazing health benefits as it is the least caloric dense compared to other cereals. This is why it’s considered one of the world’s healthiest and the most sustainable foods.
Kodo millets can be used for traditional as well as novel foods. This grain can be cooked whole or ground to flour. It can be cooked like rice and also a variety of dishes like snacks, porridge, cookies, noodles.
How can you use Kodo Millet in your everyday life?
Cooked like a Grain
Kodo millet is low in carbs and high in protein. So, it serves a nice grain base for grain bowls, pilafs, and salads. The calories in Kodo millet are the least in comparison to rice.
Cracked for Porridge
Crack Kodo millet in a blender or food processor so that most of the grains are no longer whole and a bit of flour has collected in the bottom.
Check out our Banana Millet Breakfast Porridge
Bread & Bake
Tender, mild, and finely ground, Kodo Millet flour lends loft, gluten-free and tender texture to baked goods and bread.
Conclusion
Now that we have shown you how to use Kodo millet, you can make kick-ass veggie millet burgers. They might turn you into a millet-lover like us. Don’t forget to post pictures of your millet recipes and tag us @inceptfoods.
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