Kodo Millet Uttappam

                   Kodo Millet Uttappam

 As this International Millet Year is coming to end it's my humble effort to put various millet recipes in front of you. It's not only 2023 but we have to again adapt consuming millets  in future also. Again? Yes millets were sharing a lager part of daily diet in India. After the green revolution Wheat and rice became the one.  Millets are rich source of dietary fibers, prevents cardiovascular disorders, helps to regulate blood pressure, beneficial in health issues occurring after menopause in women. 

      Those diabetic population who avoid to have rice in their diet , here is goodnews for you that you can replace rice with Kodo millet definitely. You can prepare whatever you want with Kodo millets. Here we are going to prepare Kodo millet uttappam also the dosa can be prepared with the same batter. Kodo millet is the powerhouse of nutrition as its contains proteins, dietary fibres, calcium, iron , phosphorus, potassium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3 & B5.

Ingredients : 

1 cup Kodo millet

1 cup rice ( if yu want to avoid rice take 2 cups of kodo millet)

3/4 cup Black gram 

Procedure : Step 1 : Soaking

All the above ingredients , soak them separately

After 7-8 hours grind well

Step 2 : Fermentation

Let the batter ferment for next 7-8 hours

Step 3 : Making of Uttappam 

Add salt and some water in batter for a desirable consistency

Add chopped onion, tomato and coriander ( optional)

Keep a pan on gas flame ( Prefer Cast Iron pan ) 

Add a teaspoon ghe spread it properly, sprinkle few drops of water

Now pour the batter over the pan spread properly 

Keep the lid

Let it cook for few minutes

Prepare from both sides and yes! your healthy Kodo millet Uttapam is ready.

Serve with your coconut chutney as it helps to add some good fats in your body

Step 4 : Eat Well,Stay Healthy!

Coconut Chutney :

1 cup Coconut (dry/fresh)

1/4 cup peanuts

1/4 cup roasted chickpeas

1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds

7-8 garlic cloves

1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves

Salt as per taste

Finely grind all the ingredients  

Add oil in a small kadhai keep it on gas flame 

Add mustard seeds when oil is hot, 

let it splutter, add cumin seeds, a pinch of asa -foetida, 7-8 curry leaves, a tsp black gram, pour the mixture over the chutney, mix it well.

Now serve with hot Uttappam, don't forget to add 1 tsp of ghee over the utappam for better tastes and results.

Kodo millets 

MoHelps to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetes

It might be beneficial in Asthma

Also it can be beneficial in Migraine

It may help to reduce menstrual cramps

It may help to reduce weight 

It reduces bad cholesterol

Regulates blood pressure

Kodo millets are rich in a  collagen, hence increases elasticity of the skin and may help to reduce wrinkles

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Kodo Millet photo courtesy : Internet

Dr.Revati Garge 

TreedalAyurved

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