Healthy Millet Recipes

1️⃣ Foxtail Millet Upma

• Ingredients : Foxtail millet, onion, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, carrot, beans, peas.
• Method : Roast millet lightly, cook with sautéed veggies & spices, add water and steam until fluffy.
• Highlight : Light breakfast, high in fiber.

2️⃣ Foxtail Millet Khichdi

• Ingredients : Foxtail millet, moong dal, turmeric, ginger, cumin, ghee.
• Method :Pressure cook millet & dal together with spices.
• Highlight : Easy to digest, comfort food for all ages

3️⃣ Foxtail Millet Dosa

• Ingredients : Foxtail millet, moong dal, turmeric, ginger, cumin, ghee.
• Method : Pressure cook millet & dal together with spices.
• Highlight : Easy to digest, comfort food for all ages

4️⃣ Foxtail Millet Pulao

• Ingredients : Foxtail millet, mixed vegetables, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste.
• Method : Cook millet separately, sauté veggies & spices, mix & simmer.
• Highlight : Wholesome lunchbox meal.

5️⃣ Foxtail Millet Payasam (Kheer)

• Ingredients : Foxtail millet, milk (or coconut milk), jaggery, cardamom, cashew, raisins..
• Method :Cook millet in milk, add jaggery & flavorings, garnish with nuts.
• Highlight :Traditional sweet, rich in nutrients.

1️⃣ Ragi Porridge (Ragi Malt)

• Ingredients : Ragi flour, water, milk, jaggery, cardamom.
• Method : Cook ragi flour in water, add milk & jaggery, simmer until smooth.
• Highlight : Excellent baby food, calcium-rich.

2️⃣ Ragi Roti

• Ingredients : Ragi flour, onion, green chili, coriander leaves, cumin seeds.
• Method :Mix flour with warm water & veggies, flatten into rotis, cook on tava.
• Highlight : High-fiber, keeps you full longer.

3️⃣ Ragi Dosa

• Ingredients : Ragi flour, rice flour, curd, green chili, ginger.
• Method : Make a thin batter, ferment if desired, cook into crisp dosas.
• Highlight : Gluten-free breakfast alternative.

4️⃣ Ragi Idli

• Ingredients : Ragi flour, urad dal, idli rava.
• Method : Mix with fermented dal batter, steam in idli molds.
• Highlight : Soft & fluffy, diabetic-friendly.

5️⃣ Ragi Ladoo

• Ingredients : Ragi flour, jaggery, ghee, nuts.
• Method :Roast flour, mix with jaggery syrup & ghee, shape into laddoos.
• Highlight :Energy-boosting, healthy sweet snack.

1️⃣ Kodo Millet Upma

• Ingredients : Kodo millet, onion, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, carrot, beans, peas.
• Method : Roast millet, sauté veggies & spices, add water and cook until soft.
• Highlight : Light, fiber-rich breakfast.

2️⃣ Kodo Millet Khichdi

• Ingredients : Kodo millet, moong dal, turmeric, ginger, cumin, ghee.
• Method : Pressure cook millet with dal & spices until mushy.
• Highlight : Comfort food, good for digestion.

3️⃣ Kodo Millet Pulao

• Ingredients : Kodo millet, mixed vegetables, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste.
• Method : Cook millet, mix with sautéed vegetables & spices.
• Highlight : Wholesome & filling lunch option.

4️⃣ Kodo Millet Idli

• Ingredients : Kodo millet, urad dal, fenugreek seeds.
• Method : Soak & grind, ferment overnight, steam to make soft idlis.
• Highlight : Healthy substitute for rice idli.

5️⃣ Kodo Millet Kheer (Payasam)

• Ingredients : Kodo millet, milk (or coconut milk), jaggery, cardamom, nuts.
• Method : Cook millet in milk, add jaggery & flavorings, garnish with nuts.
• Highlight : Nutritious sweet dish, perfect for festivals.

1️⃣ Barnyard Millet Upma

• Ingredients : Barnyard millet, onion, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, carrot, beans, peas.
• Method : Roast millet, sauté veggies & spices, cook until fluffy.
• Highlight : Light, gluten-free breakfast.

2️⃣ Barnyard Millet Khichdi

• Ingredients : Barnyard millet, moong dal, cumin, turmeric, ghee.
• Method : Cook millet & dal with spices in a pressure cooker.
• Highlight : Satvik meal, suitable even during fasting.

3️⃣ Barnyard Millet Pulao

• Ingredients : Barnyard millet, mixed vegetables, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste.
• Method : Cook millet separately, mix with sautéed vegetables & spices.
• Highlight : Great rice alternative, rich in fiber.

4️⃣ Barnyard Millet Dosa

• Ingredients : Barnyard millet, urad dal, fenugreek seeds.
• Method : Soak & grind, ferment overnight, prepare crispy dosas.
• Highlight : Healthy twist on traditional dosa.

5️⃣ Barnyard Millet Kheer (Payasam)

• Ingredients : Barnyard millet, milk, jaggery, cardamom, nuts.
• Method : Cook millet in milk, add jaggery, simmer, garnish with dry fruits.
• Highlight : Delicious festive dessert.

1️⃣ Bajra Roti

• Ingredients : Pearl millet flour, warm water, salt.
• Method : Knead soft dough, roll into flat rotis, cook on tava.
• Highlight : Traditional staple, rich in fiber & iron.

2️⃣ Bajra Khichdi

• Ingredients : Bajra grains (crushed), moong dal, turmeric, cumin, ghee.
• Method : Pressure cook bajra & dal with spices.
• Highlight : Nutritious one-pot meal, good for digestion.

3️⃣ Bajra Upma

• Ingredients : Bajra grains, onion, green chili, curry leaves, vegetables.
• Method : Roast bajra, cook with sautéed veggies & spices until fluffy.
• Highlight : Healthy breakfast alternative to rava upma.

4️⃣ Bajra Porridge (Sweet or Savory)

• Ingredients : Bajra flour, milk (or buttermilk), jaggery/salt, cardamom (for sweet).
• Method : Cook bajra flour in milk or buttermilk, add seasoning or jaggery.
• Highlight : Energy-packed meal, suitable for all ages.

5️⃣ Bajra Ladoo

• Ingredients : Bajra flour, jaggery, ghee, nuts.
• Method : Roast flour, mix with jaggery syrup & ghee, roll into ladoos.
• Highlight : Healthy winter sweet, boosts stamina.

1️⃣ Roasted Makhana Snack

• Ingredients : Makhana, ghee/oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric (optional).
• Method : Roast makhana in ghee/oil until crisp, sprinkle spices.
• Highlight : Healthy tea-time snack, crunchy & light.

2️⃣ Makhana Kheer

• Ingredients : Makhana, milk, jaggery/sugar, cardamom, cashew, raisins.
• Method : Roast makhana, simmer in milk, add jaggery, garnish with nuts.
• Highlight : Festive dessert, calcium-rich.

3️⃣ Makhana Curry

• Ingredients : Makhana, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, spices, cream.
• Method : Roast makhana, cook in rich tomato-onion gravy with spices.
• Highlight : Royal-style main dish, pairs with roti/rice.

4️⃣ Makhana Chaat

• Ingredients : Roasted makhana, onion, tomato, green chili, coriander, lemon juice, chaat masala.
• Method : Toss everything together and serve fresh.
• Highlight : Nutritious, tangy evening snack.

5️⃣ Makhana Ladoo

• Ingredients : Roasted makhana, jaggery, ghee, dry fruits.
• Method : Powder makhana, mix with jaggery syrup & ghee, shape into ladoos.
• Highlight : Energy-boosting sweet, perfect for kids.