Known as Foxtail Millet, Locally Known as: Kakum(Hindi), Navane(Kannada), Tenai(Tamil), Korra(Telugu).
These millets are easy to cook and can be adapted in various Indian recipes. It is generally cooked as a porridge for breakfast. You can also add it to breads, muffins, or granola for extra crunch. It can also be used for thickening soups, curries, or as a base for warm grain salads.
Benefits:
- Thinai is a rich source of phosphorus which is an important mineral for energy production and is an essential component of ATP- an energy store in our body.
- Due to the presence of lycine and methionine (amino acids) present in foxtail millets, they help in the formation of collagen which helps in slowing the appearance of wrinkles.
- Foxtail Millets has a low glycemic index and is a fantastic substitute for food and other grains. It increases the blood sugar levels slowly.
- The fibers present in foxtail millet give a feeling of fullness which helps to controls excessive food consumption.
- Foxtail Millet is rich in natural iron which helps reduce muscular spasms and eases out restless syndrome.
- Good Source of Calcium
