About Barnyard Millet

Organic Barnyard Millet, also referred to as “Billion Dollar Grass,” is an ancient Indian crop known for its fast growth and high nutritional profile. Traditionally, it is also consumed during fasting periods for wholesome nutrition, making it beneficial after long hours without food.

Its high nutritional content and low glycemic index make it a healthy food choice, especially for people with diabetes. It is gluten-free, rich in dietary fibre, and packed with minerals that support overall health.

Barnyard Millet has an off-white colour, a neutral to earthy taste, and becomes soft and fluffy when cooked. Sri Saraswathi Organics offers the true qualities of Barnyard Millet, making it a great addition to your kitchen for daily consumption.

Barnyard Millet Health Benefits

• It has a low glycemic index that helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a good food choice for people with diabetes.
• Barnyard Millet is a rich source of Vitamin B,which supports healthy skin and hair.
• Its high dietary fibre content helps you stay full for longer and naturally improves digestive health.
• It is high in iron, which helps the body maintain its regular iron requirements.
• Barnyard Millet is rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, supporting liver health and overall wellness.
• The calorie level in Barnyard Millet is low, making it suitable for those focused on weight management.

Barnyard Millet Recipes

• Barnyard Millet Rice Dishes: Use Barnyard Millet instead of rice in pulao or biryani.
• Sweet Dishes: Cook kheer or payasam with Barnyard Millet for a nutritious sweet delicacy.
• Breakfast Dishes: Use it as a primary ingredient in upma or porridge.
• Snacks: Mix dry-roasted Barnyard Millet with namkeens and veggies for healthy snacking.

Storage Info

• Open the millet packs immediately after delivery and sun-dry them on a cotton cloth for 1-2 hours.
• Store the millets in an air-tight steel container and repeat the sun-drying process once every 30 days to maintain freshness.
• Store it in a cool and dry place.

Common Regional Names for Barnyard Millet

• Kannada: ಊದಲು (Oodalu)
• Tamil: குதிரைவாலி (Kuthiraivali)
• Telugu: ఊదలు / ఉదలు (Oodalu / Udalu)
• Malayalam: കവടപ്പുല്ല് (Kavadapullu)
• Hindi: सांवा / झंगोरा (Sanwa / Jhangora)
• Bengali: Shyama Chaal / Shyama (শ্যামা চাল / শ্যামা)
• Punjabi: Swank / Sawa (ਸਵਾਂਕ / ਸਾਵਾ)