Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) an annual grass plant, produces seeds that possess health-promoting properties owing to its unique protein composition

Year 2023 is declared as Year of millets. Millets are healthy grains that contain low glycemic index and mostly suited for consumption of all.

This year is International Millet Year.  All varieties of millets that we come across are much nutritious than we think. One of the common millet Foxtail Millets (also called Kangni in India) tastes better with different types of recipes. This Pongal try foxtail millet pongal. Like other millets this also provides less glycemic index, good for diabetes, for heart and nervous system, boosts immunity and is rich in both zinc and magnesium along with fiber.

Try this healthy, delicious foxtail millet idli recipe with sambar and chutney at home.