Millet, also popularly known as target corn or millet or millet, is a cereal that helps to improve constipation, lower cholesterol and control diabetes by having fiber. It is rich in carbohydrates and also has protein, but it does not contain gluten and, therefore, it can be consumed by those with celiac disease.
Regarding its nutritional value, 100 g of millet correspond to 360 calories and contain 72.80 g of carbohydrates and 11.80 g of proteins.
Millet can be used in the preparation of sweet and savory dishes, but it can also be added in juices that must be strained before drinking. Millet can also be used as food for birds, as it strengthens the animal's feathers and beak.
How to prepare millet
To prepare millet as an accompaniment to salads, for example, just mix it cooked with vegetables or with spices and other grains.
To cook millet, you must first wash the beans thoroughly 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, turn off the heat and leave the millet covered for 10 minutes.
If the beans are soaked before cooking, the cooking time increases 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 health food stores, organic fairs and specialty markets.
Millet is available in beige, yellow, black, green and red. Yellow or beige seeds are generally consumed the most.
How to consume millet
Millet can be consumed in salads, as an accompaniment, in porridge or added in juices.
A great way to consume millet is to make the following juice: beat 1 apple with a little water in the blender, add 1 piece of cooked pumpkin, the juice of 1 lemon and 1 spoon of millet. Strain, sweeten and drink next.
Millet Photos
The first image shows the raw grain, while the center image shows it cooked and to the right the millet or millet with cooked vegetables. A great vegetarian meal.
