Millet is one of the healthy whole grains. Apart from being gluten free, they are a rich sources of minerals like iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Millets are also rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants and also help you in controlling blood sugar, reduce digestive problems and also control cholesterol level in your body.
Below is a list of quick, healthy and easy millet made dishes which you can cook at the comfort of your home.
1. Lemon Millets (Prep Time – 25 mins)
Traditionally, this recipe is made using white rice and is called lemon rice but now with the health benefits associated with millets, you can replace the rice with fiber and protein packed millets to make this delicious dish called lemon millets.
It is one of the quickest and easy to prepare recipe, the combination of millets with lemon juice, curry leaves, peanuts and green chilly makes it a tangy, crunchy, light on tummy and a refreshing breakfast dish. It can even go well in your lunch box or in afternoon meals. Serve it with curd, veg salad, papad or pickle to enjoy to the best!
2. Millet Dosa (Prep Time – 20 mins)
The millet Dosa is made using foxtail millets and urad dal. The presence of foxtail millets makes the dosa extra nutritious and the taste is just as delicious as a regular dosa.
Foxtail Millets are gluten-free and rich in antioxidants. It’s light, filling and healthy, because of the low calorie count it becomes an ideal dish for diabetic people and it also helps in weight loss. Serve it coconut chutney, peanut chutney and sambhar in your breakfast, kitty parties or special lunches.
3. Millet Upma (Prep Time – 35 mins)
Millet Upma made with foxtail millets, spices and mixed vegetables is a healthy, delicious, colourful and easy to prepare recipe which can be served in breakfast, lunch or even during dinner time. This millet upma tastes great with yogurt (prefer Greek yogurt to make it more healthy)
4. Millet Halwa (Prep Time – 35 mins)
Ever heard of a healthy dessert recipe? The special millet Halwa is a delicious, quick, easy and healthier Halwa made in South India using Foxtail Millets. It is a gluten free recipe rich with nutrition So, the next time someone tells you to keep a count on your desserts because they are unhealthy, present them with this Foxtail Millet Halwa recipe.
5. Millet Sweet Pongal (Prep Time – 20 mins)
Another healthy and nutrition rich desert in the list! made with foxtail millets, sweet pongal is a desert variation of the savoury millet pongal recipe. It is equally healthy, easy to make and most importantly more delicious than the savoury version. It is a perfect recipe for people who want to satisfy their sweet tooth.
6. Millet Porridge (Prep Time – 25 mins)
Millet Porridge is made using foxtail millets along with the richness of banana, strawberries and figs. This is a heart warming delicious breakfast which is extremely easy to prepare and is one of the least time consuming recipe that you can prepare.