Adhi Eswari

The United Nations Has declared 2023 the year of the millet. Once So called “cereals of the poor”In 2018, the Indian This superfood was given a makeover by the government and renamed ‘nutricereals’. Ever Since then, millets have been a popular choice to wheat and rice. Experts Millets are believed to be one of the oldest food sources known to man, and the first cereal to be domestically grown. The grain is a rich source of nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein and good-quality fat.

CHENNAI: If you’re inclined to include millets in your diet but don’t know the wheres, hows and whats, here are four easy recipes that helped millet lovers get more of it on their plate: Pineapple mint chutney with samai idli By Indra Narayan INGREDIENTS For the idli batter: Little millet: 3 cups, Urad dal: 1 cup, Methi /fenugreek seeds: ¼ tbsp, Poha/aval: ¼ cup For the chutney: Pineapple: 1 cup, Mint leaves: 1/2 cup, Fresh coconut: 1/4 cup, Ginger: 1 inch, Cumin powder: 1 tsp; green...