KODO MILLET (VARAGU) PASTA

We all would have eaten different type of pasta in our life. But have you eaten pasta made from millets? First we will check out what pasta is, Pasta is a staple food of Italian cuisine. It is generally made with wheat flour mixed with water and egg, then formed into many shapes. Pasta can also be done with rice-flour or legumes or lentils or gluten-free millets. In that way we at biteskart have produced few varieties of pasta that can be made instantly just by boiling and adding masala to it. You can enjoy it with your family and friends. Kids these days love to eat western foods more interestingly than the traditional food like idly or upma. This pasta is a fusion of tradition and trend. Hence the kids would love it.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT KODO MILLET?

Kodo, Koda or Arke millet is a drought-tolerant annual plant that is cultivated extensively in India, Nepal, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and West Africa. Kodo millet grass requires very little water to grow. Kodo millet is also known as cow grass, rice grass, ditch millet, Indian cow grass. It is called as Kodo dhana in Hindi, Arikalu in Telugu, Varagu in Tamil, Kodro in Gujarati, Harka in Kannada, Kodon in Urdu.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CONSUMING KODO MILLET?

• Kodo millet has a moderate glycemic index (GI) – It will not spike your blood sugar levels rapidly. Also, it is exceptionally high in dietary fiber and protein. 100 grams of kodo millet provides 20% of the recommended daily protein and fiber intake. Both fiber and protein contents in kodo millet may slow down the digestion and sugar release into the bloodstream. Therefore, kodo millet could be an excellent alternative to white rice for those who have diabetes.
• Helps Regulate Blood Cholesterol Levels –  All Millets, including kodo millet, are low on calories and fat. 100 grams of kodo millet has just 3.6 grams of fat. Also, research says that eating millets may help reduce the total blood cholesterol levels and promote healthy gut bacteria.
• Helps In Weight Loss – Kodo millet can be an excellent choice for those who want to lose weight. The abundance of protein in kodo millet may help you build muscles.
• Rich In Antioxidants – A high-fat diet increases oxidative stress in the brain. It damages our brain cells, which may lead to dementia.

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