Millet

Millet, also popularly known as millet or millet or millet, is a cereal that helps improve constipation, lower cholesterol and control diabetes by having fibers. It is rich in carbohydrates and also has protein, but does not contain gluten and therefore can be consumed by people with celiac disease.

In relation to its nutritional value, 100 g of millet correspond to 360 calories and contain 72.80 g of carbohydrates and 11.80 g of proteins.

You can use millet in the preparation of sweet and savory dishes, but also be added in juices that must be cooked before drinking. Millet can also be used as food for birds as it strengthens the feathers and beak of the animal.

How to prepare millet

To prepare the millet as accompaniment in salads, for example, simply mix it cooked with vegetables or with seasonings and other grains.

To cook the millet, you should first thoroughly wash the beans and discard those that are damaged. Then cook 3 parts of water for each part of millet for about 30 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Then the fire must be turned off and the millet capped for 10 minutes.

If the beans are soaked before being cooked, the cooking time goes from 30 to 10 minutes.

Millet Price

The price of millet can vary between 2 to 6 reais per kilo.

Where to buy millet

Millet can be purchased at natural products stores, organic produce fairs and specialized markets.

Millet exists in beige, yellow, black, green and red colors. Usually more yellow or beige seeds are consumed.

How to consume millet

Millet can be consumed in salads, as accompaniment, in porridge or added in juices.

A great way to consume millet is to make the following juice: beat the blender 1 apple with a little water, add 1 piece of cooked pumpkin, the juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of millet. Coar, sweeten and drink to follow.

Photos of millet

The first image shows the raw grain, while the center image presents it cooked and the millet or millet or more with cooked vegetables on the right. A great vegetarian meal.