2020年8月3日 · Kodo millet or varagu is one of the ancient fast-growing plants that grow up to 1 to 2 meters in height. Due to its long and wide leaves, this plant looks like a shrub. Kodo millet was an excellent crop among farmers and during the famine due to its low fertility soil, high herbaceous, large productivity, and unique storage capacity of grains.

2022年11月3日 · Among the many types of millets, Kodo Millet (also called Varagu Rice) stands out. This grain has been used in Indian kitchens for centuries and has great cultural importance. Kodo millet benefits go beyond just filling your tummy. It helps improve health and is especially useful for people who want to lose weight.

In southern India, it is called varaku or koovaraku. Kodo is probably a corrupt form of kodra, a Hindi name of the plant. It is grown as an annual. It is a minor food crop eaten in many Asian countries, primarily in India where in some regions it is extremely important.

Varagu is a good substitute to rice or wheat. Varagu is also rich in anti-oxidants polyphenols, an antioxidant compound, tannins, phosphorous and phytic acids. Its antioxidant potential is much higher than any other millet and major cereals. The phosphorus content is lower in Kodo millet in comparison to other millets.

Similarly, neutral grains have lesser dietary fiber and other nutrients like pearl (sajje), finger (ragi), proso (baragu), and great millet (white Jowar). Now, we are going to discuss Varagu (Tamil), which is also known as Kodo Millet (in English), Araka (in Kannada), and Arikelu (in Telugu).

2017年5月5日 · Varagu is rich in phenolic and flavonoid content which suggests the presence of bioactive compounds. Bioactive compounds are powerful antioxidants that protect our body from cancer, premature aging, and oxidative stress. Since Kodo millet is rich in fiber, it will greatly help prevent constipation too.

2023年2月24日 · Varagu rice, commonly known as Kodo millet, is one of the most ancient varieties of millet. Varagu rice originated in West Africa and is grown in many parts of India, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Varagu rice or Kodo millet is a drought resistant crop and requires less water and less fertile soil to grow.

2014年9月5日 · Varagu adai is a tasty millet based healthy recipe along with mixed dals. Step by step photos recipe. Wash varagu firstly and soak separately and other dals, poha together separately for 3 hours. In a mixie, firstly powder red chilli, salt and asafoetida. After that, add soaked varagu, drained from water.

2018年12月23日 · Kodo millet, also called Varagu rice in Tamil originated from West Africa. Today, this crop is cultivated as a major food source in India too. This cereal is also tolerant of drought and can survive on semi-arid subsidiary soil. Packed with nourishment, this grain easily provides healthy sustenance to farmers.

Kodo millet, scientifically known as Paspalum scrobiculate, is a drought-tolerant grain that has been a part of the staple diet in various traditions for centuries. Some other common names for this millet include Varagu arisi, Kodo dhana, Kodon, Kodro and Harka.