Millet The origin of finger millet (also called ragi) is debated with various proposals placing it in Africa (Abyssinia), or India. Charred grains of cultivated and wild ragi have been found at the Neolithic site …

Mar 4, 2023 · Millet was commonplace enough that it was mentioned in the Old Testament and ancient Indian scripture called the Yajurveda. Like all whole grains, though, over time it lost some popularity …

Aug 5, 2024 · Millets are one of the world’s oldest grains, with evidence of their cultivation more than 7,000 years ago. There are more than 10 varieties, the most common being sorghum, finger millet, …

Dec 13, 2025 · Little millet (Panicum sumatrense) is also chiefly a food crop of India. Proso millet —also called common, or broomcorn, millet (Panicum miliaceum)—ripens within 60–80 days after sowing …

This is a comprehensive collections of different millets with their names,details and few recipes in various Indian languages with English.

What is an Ancient Grain? There is no official definition of ‘ancient grains.’ All whole grains in the larger sense are “ancient” — they all can trace their roots back to the beginnings of time. However, here at …

In Africa millet is used in baby food and a thin porridge called uji. In Ethiopia the ancient flat bread called injera is still made from teff millet. In much of eastern Africa millet is used to make beer. Millet stalks …

We will explore the history of millet, highlight its health benefits, and provide practical tips on how to incorporate it into your diet. Millet: A Grain with a Deep History Millet is a collective term for various …

Jul 27, 2024 · During the Middle Ages, millet was the main grain in Europe and consumed more widely than wheat. Today, millet is the sixth most important cereal grain in the world and is responsible for …

Mar 12, 2025 · 18 Different Types of Millet – Identification GuideMillet refers to a group of small-seeded grasses in the Poaceae family, cultivated as cereal crops for millennia. Unlike wheat or rice, “millet” …