Finger Millet + greens savory pancakes
Prep time : 20 min Cooking time: 7-8 min for each Serves: 4
Most of Indian staple carb food is starch-loaded and rich in calories and little else. But not millets. Called coarse grains, they provide a host of other benefits apart from being a source of starch. To quote from various sources on the net,
1. The bran layers of millets are good sources of B-complex vitamins (especially niacin, B6 and folic acid)
2. They are rich in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and phosporus
2. They have a high fibre content
3. They are gluten-free
4. They are very versatile and can be made into a variety of indian foods like dosa, vermicelli, kanji, malt, ragi balls, roti, etc
5. Since they are quite filling, they help control intake and in turn, help in diet control. So it is recommended for diabetics as well.
6. They are quite cheap and abundantly available in India (which is the highest producer of millets in the world)
