Barnyard Millet
(Jhangora in Hindi, Oodalu in Kannada, Udalu in Telugu, Kuthiravali in Tamil, Kavadapullu in Malayalam)
Barnyard millet is a nature’s gift for the modern mankind who is engaged in sedentary activities. It is a good source of protein, which is highly digestible and is an excellent source of dietary fiber with good amount of soluble and insoluble fractions. Barnyard millet also shows a high degree of retrogradation of amylase, which facilitates the formation of higher amounts of resistant starches. Hence it can be potentially recommended for the patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Barnyard millet is most effective in reducing blood glucose and lipid levels.