Why millets in India?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2023
- Jowar vegetable upma, bajra khichdi, ragi ladoo, bajre ka choorma - these are just a few items that will be available for all the ministers in the parliament house canteens.
So, what does your daily diet look like? Apart from the most popular, wheat and rice, are there other cereals that you consume? The reduced presence of these in our daily diet is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity, with their accompanying complications. So what are the essential nutrients that we need and where can we get them? The answer is Whole grains. Grains like sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), finger millet (ragi), and buckwheat (kuttu), which are prepared on special occasions, are excellent sources of nutrition. Let us understand the significance of this group of grains, these superfoods, called ‘millets’.
Millets are one of the oldest foods known to humankind. Their charred grains have been found at the Harappan sites and they are also mentioned in the Vedas (one of the oldest archaeological and literary sources of our subcontinent, respectively). An ancient grain, millets have been used both for our consumption and as animal feed. Scientifically speaking, millets are a group of small-seeded cereal grains that belong to the family of grasses (Poaceae family). Depending upon their size, they are broadly divided into two categories: major millets (sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet) and minor millets (little millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, and kodo millet). Botanists have counted two pseudo millets too namely, buckwheat and amaranth.
Millets are superfoods. They outshine wheat and rice in many aspects. They are high in both macro-nutrients, like proteins and fats, and micro-nutrients, like iron and calcium. They guard us against many vitamin and mineral deficiencies. They are rich in fibre, are gluten-free, and have a low glycaemic index (GI) which means low impact on your blood sugar. Cold drinks, pizzas, and burgers have high GI!
Fun fact. Finger millets have over ten times the calcium content of wheat or rice, and barnyard has over five times the iron! Look at the approximate nutrient content, given per 100 grams of the edible portion of a food crop, displayed in these graphics.
Millets can grow with less water and in harsh temperatures. For example, pearl millet can grow well in Rajasthan's heat. Minor millets provide enough yield even when the monsoons fail. Furthermore, millet farming does not need chemical fertilizers much and their crops hardly attract any pests! So, cultivating them is not only inexpensive but is also good for our environment.
Today, we don't see much cultivation of millets in India, but that wasn't the case always. Millets were quite common until a few decades ago. In the tribal parts of our country, they still are. Before the Green Revolution, millet production was about 40 percent of all cultivated grains, contributing much more than wheat and rice. However, since the Revolution, the production of rice has doubled and wheat has tripled. Over time, as millets became less attractive to urban and young consumers, they ended up becoming the ‘poor man's food.’ Today, millets are available as cookies, bars, and snacks. But try avoiding these packaged foods as they have a lot of refined flour and sugar.
People need to gain awareness about the benefits of millets. Many people have also forgotten how to cook them. It can be used as a substitute for rice in almost any rice-based dish. You can also make porridge, roti, khichdi, upma, dosa and kheer out of millets.
In 2021-22, India was the largest producer of millets in the world. Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana were the top five millet-producing states in our country. This is because of the efforts of these states and their governments. The parliament has already added millet to their canteen menus to promote its consumption and to honor the year of millets. More on that in the following episode of the millet series. If you liked this video, please give us a thumbs up and write down in the comments section what you liked in the video and what else you would like to watch on our channel. If you are interested in such topics and others related to sustainability and our environment, please subscribe to our channel, Down to earth.
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Much respect from Zimbabwe.. I am in my 50s and grew up in rural farming.. We grew 4 or more small grains.. In most given years we always grew enough grain gor 3 to 5 years.. Before our independence in 1980 there was no such a thing as NGO AID Agencies.. We were self sufficient in every sense.. Now my country has become obessessed with maize and fertilisers..the so called Green Revolution is gain ground in Africa to our detriment..
Same situation in India too
Millets seems as poor man food
Thanks to Gates-Melinda foundation that worked in promoting GR and destroying the nutritional security.
@@Agnostic7773 thankfully that seems to have reduced to a great degree, now millets are considered “trendy” and people who have been espousing their nutritional values for decades are finally being listened to
@@Agnostic7773 ya but this should change, millet should be available to all
Very useful information.
As a Maharashtrian I eat Jowar ki Bhakri everyday and Bajra ki Bhakri in winters in my home. I think I am just lucky we still make and eat Bhakri
Agreed
Yes, you are truly grounded to your roots and sincere appreciation for that. We often get carried away by ‘new things’ and forget how good our regular food and lifestyle was. Best wishes
In Karnataka Ragi balls never went out of fashion. A
Pls eat different types of Millet
Not the single one
Mutton Bhakri ❤❤
My sister is Millet scheme Officer of our State ..Being a proud moment for us on this special occasion.Happy international women's day.
What r her contribution in her field
For those who want to consume millets from now on, make sure you know the right way to cook them. If you're habituated to having rice in your meal, soak the millets overnight or for at least 5-6 hours before cooking so that when you cook the millets will be soft, smooth and easy to eat. For those who want to eat millets in the form of roti or chapathi, make sure you pour hot water into the flour and let it soak for like 2-3 hours so that you can have a good texture and the chapathis and rotis are soft.
Hi, when you say pour hot water onto the jowar flour, do you mean mix it into a dough and leave for 3 hours?
Millets are traditional foods in Karnataka. They cook MUCH FASTER and easier than rice!! Just 15 minutes for most millets like navane, haraka, and kodo..
only ragi and jola require to be made into flour to make digestion easier, but even these are quick preparations.
I pour hot water over the flour and after a few minutes, knead the dough very well with room temperature water as needed. I also make dosa staring with hot water and thinning the batter with cooler water. Pretty much instantly.
@@JPzizou kneed it with hot water instead of cold/RT water.
@@JPzizou actually pour the hot water into the dough and just mix it with a spoon 3 to 4 times and leave it for 3 hours.
I apologize for the late reply
I started eating millets for the last 3 months, earlier i was prediabetic HBA1C level was 6.2,after start eating millets i lost 7 kgs in 3 months, my HBA1C level came to 5.4 i.e normal range. Hats off to Docotor Khadhar valle and millets.
Yesterday at an Indian grocery, I bought an organic red millet that I cant get through my local health food store. I love how India retains so many varieties of food crops and produce. I’m sad that the US is so impoverished this way-consumer choice is so dumbed down that many people dont even recognized real-not processed-food. Even many grocery clerks cannot identify the produce they sell, like a simple turnip.
thats because india fought of big agro chemical companies ,who would have sold them patented sees that need chemicals and fertilizers all at a price
In Telangana, I remember eating jowar rotte every morning as breakfast in my childhood , and people used to stay that during those days a man would eat nearly 1kg of jonna ghatka ( boiled broken jowar) after pumping water to feilds ( that was manually by a process called mote , very strenuous work), and during summers we used to use ragi extensively and bajra during winters , as they used to say that ragi cools the body while bajra heats up
@@iridium8341 Pakistanis and Bangladeshis eat a lot of meat yet they look similar to Indians
Just today I was speaking with my mom, there’s a lentil which is native to my place in Maharashtra, it doesn’t grow anywhere else called Mugi (not moong) has completely vanished. We’ve asked so many farmers but nowadays no one even knows it. Similarly a native breed of tiny rice, also known as Saava has also vanished. I miss those old days. Feel fortunate to see them.
It is sad to see so many native grains vanishing from our land, I could relate to your message very well
Sad
You should revive your own culture. We in himachal are promoting millets in a big way. Kodu, finger millets. Many types. But its expensive
If possible give me a few seeds of Mugi .i will put in a few pots and start multiplying.
Saava is barnyard milltet? You can still get it and easily available in TN.
Millets are superfood. We in southern Karnataka consume finger millet everyday. This super special food is king of every food.
I recommend everyone to try finger millet and get yourself balanced diet of protein and fiber.
It may be hard to eat ragi ball but try making ragi soup first and you will become mad and addicted.
It is rich in calcium and good for bones. Can be consumed any weather conditions.
I'm writing this drinking ragi..
My favourite breakfast is boiling 1 tbps ragi powder in half glass of water and after cooking add half glass milk , 1 spoon jaggery powder.
You got yourself one of the most delicious, nutritious and fulfilling milk drink. 😋😋😋😋
in what form do you eat finger millet?
@@MahijaSharmaDantu great glad you liked it. This is the only food you can eat everyday without getting bored and gives balanced diet.
@@mohitdhiman79 we usually make ragi balls with it and swallow with curry. This is best way of having it.
However there are many other ways and you can search in youtube for different ragi recipes.
Same as in South Africa, Milletts has always been in our diet. We reduced our consumption of them in favour of Corn because it could feed more people than sorghum. But sorghum is more drought resistant.
I'm also south african. We buy millets from indian stores in durban cos they have a wider range and they even sell them in ground flour
Want to know more about the difference between each millet and the content and also the cooking method.
U explained like a teacher. U covered all the aspects like current affairs, historical perspective, reasons for not eating nowa days, cautioned not to eat online biscuits, pictures shown timely
Recently incorporated millets in my diet to reduce dependence on rice and wheat. Love the diversity
As a kid, I remember local harvested millets, especially ragi, jawar and such. Now these staple food is making its return.
Completely support the consumption of millets 👍 they're actually so versatile
Very interesting. Consumption of millet is not only healthy but also helpful to reduce water wastage. To grow paddy and wheat we need more water but millet can be cultivated in arid area with less water .love this episode
Surprising, you have never mentioned about Dr. Khader Vali who has re-invented Siri Dhanya and promoted them everywhere in India, he was a genius and well wisher of the humanity, relentlessly put in so much efforts to bring the awareness in the people and was recognized by the Govt and given Padhmasree award for his contribution to Science. Pls don't forget Millet Man of India.
Brilliant video.. I, being a CSE aspirant find these videos a fodder of vital (behind the scenes) knowledge other than that I go on about reading everyday. Thankyou.
Ragi/finger millet is most popular in Southern Karnataka, made as a cooked-steamed ball and usually paired with foraged leafy-greens and horsegram, cowpeas and many other legumes.
It’s just mind blowing yummy
Ragi is high in calcium, fiber and importantly tryptophan as hence gives u a feeling of full tummy and avoids unwanted cravings
I'm really interested in knowing about the diet of people prior to the green revolution.
And how drastically it has changed over the years.
Sorta like history of food.
Sugar and quantity of food has changed. Our generation do not cook as much or eat healthy balanced meals.
@@munix9351 The guy is talking about change post green revolution. I think rice , wheat got promoted over other traditional grains like millets post this , these millets need less water and less pesticides or fertilizers but green revolution pushed foreign fertilizers , pesticides ( which was the actual plan to make indian agriculture a market for these western product’s and become dependent) , also irrigation pushed for higher water consuming crops like paddy & wheat . Indian farmers were pushed to dependence of these companies.
@@preethishetty6179 bruh millets couldn't grow that much, they wanted to grow as much rice and wheat that's why they pushed it. They're high in calories and easier to grow in large quantities, and we had a HUGE starving population.
There was no plan to make us dependent lmao. It fed us. Rice and wheat is good, very good, especially when you need to work a lot in physical labour (which people did a lot back then)
Problem is NOW we don't have to use our body kuch for anything at all. So it's causing a problem, and millets would suit us better. But it doesn't make good money (no export) nor is promoted so it sucks
@skyward The Indian High Commissions across the world have promotional programs for millets. As such, they get the government of those countries involved.
It was launched in my country at Indian Diaspora day where government ministers were also present.
My father who comes from rural India told me they used to cook wheat and rice whenever they had guests over.
Small festivity kinda thing.
So strange to hear that. We don't realize how much things have changed, that's why I believe history is important.
Millets are an incredible source of nutrition that have been a staple food for millions of people for centuries. It's great to see a video highlighting the health benefits and versatility of these ancient grains. I appreciate how the video explains how millets are gluten-free, packed with nutrients, and easy to digest.
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Great session
Very nicely done. 😊🙏 It'll be good to cover topics like sustainable practices of native tribes in India....Their equation with their environment in the past and their undocumented native knowledge that hasn't been passed on.
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Thanks for this video. I changed my diet from wheat to millets and found I dropped 3 kg, no longer felt bloated and became more active. Now I eat different millets cooked, accompanied by the daily curry/dhall/vegetables. Also I buy ready made Khadak Bajra or Jowar Roti which is a nice change. I live in Karnataka.
Wow ❤️ Thankyou for this awesome information on millets.
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Fantastic. Gives a comprehensive idea. Looking forward to more. Thank you.
Wonderful and knowledge-enriching content. Thank you for the video. 👌
Great vid clip. Very informative and well articulated. Thanks
There's so much potential in these super magic grains, both in terms of personal and societal significance as they provide wholesome nutrition and can provide a much needed push to the agro sector.
Great video
very nice and informative video..thanks :)) pls keep uploading these knowledgeable videos.
Very nice and clear information about superfoods(Millets). thanks 🙏🏻❤️
Recently I also got to know of these grains.
I have been consuming then since 60 days now. I feel super light, in my body. Much healthy and I feed energetic throughout the day.
These are magic grains really. I wonder why people don't know much about these. These need more and more advertisement.
Time to revive our traditional food and culture.. Jai Hind Jai Karnataka..
my sugar levels had gone up recently to 204 fasting and 380 post parindal. after just 1 week of medications and diet of foxtail milletss it came down to 110 fasting and 170 post parindal. i then realized how good millets were for anyone's health.
The benefits of switching to millets have been well explained.
Keep updating us with your informative videos 💯
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Superb Information Keep it up
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Thank you for such an informative video. I have switched from wheat to Ragi and from sugar to Jaggery.
Thanks a lot
Super vedio
It's really good video for awareness about millets . Keep making such videos it's really helpful & knowledge enriching.. Appreciable work team Down to earth👍😊👌👌
Yes I love the videos and follow it for tspsc preparation.
Loved it healthy, sustainable and environmentally sound I'm a believer in them will bring them in my preparations soon @ home 🍽
We belong to Odisha, a state which is prone to natural disasters like flood apart from low agro-outputs in particular rice. Millets can prove to be a boon not only ensuring food security rather augmenting farmers income level. 🙏
Since millets are less dangerous than rice or wheat I hope that our govt.makes unpolished jowar and bajra as our staple fundamental crops for summer and winter seasons respectively,inthe place of rice and wheat which require a lot of attention.They can help in providing better nutrition for our poor people.
Thank you came to know about many things related millets.
Very informative. I appreciate your effort to produce quality video. Applause ✌
Your content is to the point and presented in interesting as well as in a way that can be easy understood. Please keep making more videos on millet year
Beautifully explained. ☺️❤️
Thanks for Very Informative Video about Millet.
It will helpful to have a concise summing up at the end with relatable local names, maybe links to recipes
Really an introductive video & truly millets have to be promoted, not only for our health, but also for the future
I am studying in class 10.😊 And i have seminar competition in coming weeks on Millets. So I came here to take info about millets. And I was really surprised😮 listening to the importance of millets. And I am very Happy thar every day I consume jower roti😊..
And also that I from Karnataka 😊😊
Very nice video to promote healthy grains
Thanks for sharing & talking on the Millets.
Sir I request , please discuss comprehensively on this topic so as urban & young people should be aware about its benefits.
Many diseases are getting part of our life because of nutritional deficiencies.
Millets are poor's food, this is a myth and we must understand & connect with our long historical & cultural connect.
This is the much needed reality in contemporary world.
Thank you entire team 👍🏼
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Informative video 👍
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Very good explanation of millets.happy that i have started incorporating in my house.
This was a very informative video! Thanks!
Very well gathered information and well analyzed too. We already use some millets found in USA and do see benefits. Thanks for sharing.
Eagerly awaiting to see more videos on Millet production and millet recipe.
True! millets are superfood that our grandparents ate.We need to bring it back on our plates for a better lifestyle change 👍
Good and precise info. Would like to watch more videos about Millet cultivation process; harvesting techniques machinery used and fertilizer season requirements etc..
Awesome and very informative video. Please make more videos on the topic of sustainability.
Useful message for youngsters and elders
Very good explanation about Millets , thanks
Wao !! What a great information.. thanks
Explained in a very well manner, coverd all aspects of millets from historical origin to till now , natives of tribal to civilization, regional wise production on the basis of climate and inclined towards sustainability, nutrients,and minerals etc.. it's our future staple food as soon as we need to identify it and inclined in their diet.. Ministers, politicians.... are serving are you also serving ? thanks for such kind of informative videos
The content and presentation was excellent. Keep up the good work. Regards
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it will help me for my science seminar tomorrow.
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Information is very good i was little biased.,when my wife started adding these items for breakfast.i stand corrected.thank you.
Informative
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Thanks for sharing important valuable information,
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Thanks on behalf of all beneficiaries
Great video and good explanation
Thank for the valuable today to make that professionally & explainabally..
I really started to use Ragi & it's easy & best..
Like to see all in Market our of India so that easy to get..
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Excellent Video
Padmashri Dr. Khadar Vali Sir. The Millet Man of India, curing lakhs of people with millets and khada.
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Learnt about how to eat millets as we had never had millets in our diet in Kolkata. I have bought some ragi flour and quinoa to start with. Thanks for the video.
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Great nutritional information 👍
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I would like to hear more about which millet comes from which region of India, its local as well as English name and if possible recipes or their suggestion. Many thanks for this inspiring video. Was curious about this topic ever since 2023 is declared as the year of millets.
Thanks for this informative videos and keep it up
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Very crisp presentation. Please make video on using different types of oils in Indian cooking. Thank you 😊
Excellent Video looks forward to different menus and their cooking protocol please.
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Excellent work.... Wish to watch more detailed video... Mean to say whole package of practices for individual crop...
As a Student living by myself,The information is not conveyed or taught to us in the city or just forgotten is the race to job. This video reminded me of my mom's nutrition cooking and taught me things to add to my diet.
Good explanation in simple way 👏
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