Kodo Millet (Kodra/Varagu/Arikelu/Hark/Varigu)

Kodo millet is a native Indian grain that is grown in Uttar Pradesh in the north and Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the south. It is a traditional food that is similar to rice and aids in weight loss. It is easily digestible and high in phytochemicals and antioxidants, which aid in the prevention of a variety of lifestyle diseases.

Alternative Names:

Kodo millet | Varagu

Languages Names:

வரகு (Tamil), వరగాలు (Telugu), വരഗു(Malayalam), ಹರಕೆ (Kannada), कोड्रा (Hindi)

Original price was: ₹ 150.00.Current price is: ₹ 120.75.

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About Kodo Millet (Kodra/Varagu/Arikelu/Hark/Varigu)

Kodo millet, also known as Varagu in Tamil, Haraka in Kannada, Kodra in Hindi, and Arikelu in Telugu, is a nutrition cereal.

Kodo millet is a water stress annual herb that is widely cultivated in India, Nepal, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and West Africa. Kodo millet grass can grow up to four feet tall, with a thin leaf that measures 20 to 40 cm in length and requires very little water to grow.

The seeds are oval in shape, 1.5mm wide and 2mm long, and vary in colour from light brown to dark grey when cultivated.Cow grass, rice grass, ditch millet, and Indian cow grass are some other names for kodo millet.

Nutrition Facts (Per 100g)

Energy (kcal) 309
Fat (g) 3.6
Protein (g) 8.3
Minerals (g) 2.6
Fibre (g) 9
Iron (mg) 0.5
Calcium (mg) 27

How To Use Kodo Millet (Kodra/Varagu/Arikelu/Hark/Varigu)

  • Kodo millet Bisi bele bath
  • Kodo millet Payasam
  • Kodo millet Veg pulao
  • Kodo millet Mini Idli

 

Kodo Millet (Kodra/Varagu/Arikelu/Hark/Varigu) Benefits

  • Kodo Millets lead to feeling heavier faster, preventing overeating and ultimately helping in healthy weight management.
  • Consuming kodo millets aids in the control of blood glucose levels as well as the healing of dermal wounds through the use of antioxidants.
  • Kodo Millets are high in magnesium, which has been linked to improved heart health. It aids in the reduction of blood pressure.
  • Regular intake of Kodo millet is highly beneficial for postmenopausal women suffering from cardiac disease symptoms such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
  • Kodo millet also helps in the reduction of joint and knee pain, as well as the normalisation of a woman’s menstrual cycle.
Weight 500 g

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