Question

Millets are a varied group of small-seeded grasses. They have more fibre and minerals than other cereals. Millets have been a part of the Indian cuisine for years. They have been rediscovered worldwide as superfoods.

1. Read the information on Pearl Millet given below.
   
   Use the link given below to know more about other kinds of millets.
   https://eatrightindia.gov.in/millets2023/assets/documents/Millets%20-%20Nutritious%20Cereal%20of%20India.pdf
2. Work in groups of four and do the following activities.
   1. Find out if millets are a part of your cuisine.
   2. Find recipes with millets and compile them into a booklet.
   3. Create a recipe of your choice.

Answer 1

1. Are millets a part of your cuisine?
   Yes, millets are a part of our cuisine. In Maharashtra, millets such as bajra, jowar and ragi are commonly used to prepare bhakri, porridge, dosa, khichdi and other dishes.
2. Millet recipes for a booklet:
   Some recipes that can be included are: Bajra Bhakri, Jowar Roti, Ragi Dosa, Millet Khichdi, Bajra Upma, Ragi Ladoo and Millet Porridge.
3. Recipe of our choice: Bajra Khichdi

Ingredients: Bajra, moong dal, rice, vegetables, cumin seeds, turmeric, salt, ghee and water.

Method: Wash and soak the bajra. Cook it with moong dal, rice and vegetables in a pressure cooker. Add turmeric, salt and water. After cooking, prepare a tempering with ghee and cumin seeds and mix it into the khichdi.

Serving: Serve the Bajra Khichdi hot with curd or pickle.

Taste: It is soft, healthy, nutritious and delicious.