Proso Millet 2lbs

Proso Millet is widely grown in China, India, Nepal, etc. Indus Foods USA sources its Proso Millet from Tamil Nadu. Proso Millet is commonly known as White Millet, Kashif Millet, or Hog millet. Proso Millet is gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Health Benefits

• Beneficial for the nervous system and skin conditions like pellagra.
• Aids in lowering cholesterol levels, has anti-aging factors.
• Reduces the risk of Diabetics and strengthens the bone.

Different Ways to Cook

Stove top:

Measures:

Pre-soaked Millet - 1: 1.5 (Millet:Water)

Not soaked Millet - 1: 2-2.5 (Millet:Water)

Procedure:

1. Add washed millet and water to a cooking pot
2. Boil for 5 minutes in high flam
3. Reduce flame and cook for 8 minutes for pre-soaked (10-13 minutes for not soaked)
4. Switch off flame and let it rest for 10 minutes
5. Fluff it up with a fork and enjoy!

Instant Pot:

Measures:

Pre-soaked Millet - 1: 1.25 (Millet:Water)

Not soaked Millet - 1: 1.75 (Millet:Water)

Procedure:

1. Add washed millet, water, 1 tsp of oil to the instant pot
2. Close lid and set valve to Sealing position
3. Set HIGH Pressure for 4 minutes for pre-soaked millet (8 minutes for not soaked)
4. Let it to Normal Pressure Release
5. Fluff it up with a fork and enjoy

Pressure Cooker

Measures:

Pre-soaked Millet- 1: 1.25 (Millet:Water)

Not soaked Millet- 1: 1.75 (Millet:Water)

Procedure:

1. Add washed millet, water, 1 tsp of oil to the pressure cooker
2. Close lid and let it for 1 to 2 whistles for pre-soaked millet (2-3 whistles for not soaked millet)
3. Allow steam to naturally release. 
4. Fluff it up with a fork and enjoy!

Dishes

 Dishes like Upma and Pongal are some common dishes made with Proso Millet.

Side with

Proso Millet can also be served with sambar and other curries.

 Also Know As

Languages	Also Know As
English	Proso Millet
Hindi	Barri, Chena
Gujarati	Cheno
Tamil	Pani Varagu
Kannada	Baragu
Telugu	Variga
Malayalam	Panivaragu
Bengali	Cheena
Punjabi	Cheena