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IT`S ALL ABOUT RAGI

DO YOU KNOW 

WHERE DOES RAGI CAME FROM?

            Eleusine coracana, or finger millet, is an annual herbaceous plant widely grown as a cereal crop in the arid and semiarid areas in Africa and Asia. It is commonly called kodo in Nepal where 877 accessions have been maintained by National Plant Genetic Resource Centre, Khumaltar, Nepal.It is a tetraploid and self-pollinating species probably evolved from its wild relative Eleusine africana.

            Finger millet is native to the Ethiopian and Ugandan highlands.Interesting crop characteristics of finger millet are the ability to withstand cultivation at altitudes over 2000 m above sea level, its high drought tolerance, and the long storage time of the grains.

WHY DO DOCTOR SUGGEST RAGI ?

            Finger millet can be ground and cooked into cakes, puddings or porridge. The grain is made into a fermented drink (or beer) in Nepal and in many parts of Africa. The straw from finger millet is used as animal fodder. It is also used for a flavored drink in festivals.

Nutritional value of finger millet per 100g.

• Protein 7.6g
• Fat 1.5g
• Carbohydrate 88g
• Calcium 370mg
• Vitamins – A: 0.48mg
• Thiamine (B1): 0.33mg
• Riboflavin (B2): 0.11mg
• Niacin: (B3) 1.2mg
• Fiber 3g

        IN INDIA;

  The finger millet or Ragi is malted and its grain are ground to form flour. The flour is consumed mixed with milk, boiled water or yogurt. The flour is made into flatbreads, including thin, leavened dosa and thicker, unleavened roti.

            There are various food recipes of finger millet, including dosa, idli, and laddu. In southern India, on pediatrician’s recommendation, finger millet is used in preparing baby food, because of millet’s high nutritional content, especially iron and calcium.

Have you came across the word 

kammang kool?

kambukoozh/kammang kool is an ancient Vegetarian recipe, a drink mentioned in Sangam literature as healthy traditional breakfast or lunch.
A rich in fiber, high in iron, calcium and vitamin B- Complex packed semi-solid porridge, filled with essential nutrients, proteins can give a sour tang flavor if fermented and consumed by adding water, buttermilk, onion, curry leaves, and coriander leaves served with side dishes like green chilies, pickles, spiced mango or dry fish gravy.

The microbes present in the cool demonstrated to be probiotic in nature, such micro-organisms provide health benefits when consumed.

2 Cups a Day Benefits

• Rich in nutrients.
• Promotes blood cell development.
• Fights diabetes.
• Aids good sleep.
• Treats coronary artery diseases.
• Aids in weight loss
• Cools down the body
• Enhances the digestive system
• Enhances eyesight and nerves
• Reduces the risk of colon cancer
• Helps decrease high blood pressure
• Good source of antioxidants
• Strengthens hair follicles
• Enhances complexion
• Fights aging
• Provides stamina
• Relieves menstrual cramps
• Prevents premature gray
• Nourishes the bone