Varagu kanji is a dish made out of Varagu Arisi or Kodo Millet, which is botanically Paspalum scrobiculatum.
Varagu is a annual plant which
yields the Varagu arisi. Kodo Millet is primarily grown throughout India as a
Small crop except the Deccan Plateau, where it is a major crop. Kodo Millet is
also grown in the South East Asian Countries, such as Thailand, Philippines,
Vietnam and in West African Countries, from where it originated.
Kodo Millet is a strong plant which can with
stand bad weather and poor soil conditions. In drought hit areas it is
cultivated as a major crop. As it can with stand any untoward conditions, it
makes one also strong to with stand any condition or stress.
Kodo Millet is easy to cook and
good to taste. If made properly it serves a s a good substitute for oats
Porridge. It can be made with sugar or with pepper and salt.
Varagu Kanji serves as an ideal
morning breakfast.
As Varagu is heat producing, it
should be included slowly in the diet, or else it may cause mouth ulcers or
gastric problems.
Nutritionally it is rich with lots
of Iron, Vitamins and Minerals.
In Varagu Arisi many Varagu Arisi
Recipes can be made like in Rice. The most common ones are
Varagu Arisi Kanji
Varagu Arisi Kanji
Now let us see how to make Varagu
Kanji
Varagu Kanji (Kodo Millet) Ingredients:
Varagu (kodo millet) - 4 tblsp
Curd - ½ cup
Pepper - ¼ tsp
Salt - to taste
Coriander - few
Water - 2 cup
Method:
Clean and wash the varagu with water.
Add varagu in the cooking pan with 2 cups of water and cook in the low flame.
Often stir the varagu till done. Finally add salt and pepper powder and mix it well. Add curd or buttermilk when it is warm. Sprinkle coriander leaves and pepper and serve.
Note:
If you want kanji thin, you can add water according to your taste.
It is a good breakfast like oats.
It is easy to cook and good to health.
More Millet Recipes
Kambu Upma or
Bajra Upma
Varagu Ven Pongal
Varagu Sadham
Varagu kanji
Kambu Dosa
Kambu Puttu
Kambu Pakkoda
Varagu Kanji (Kodo Millet) Ingredients:
Varagu (kodo millet) - 4 tblsp
Pepper - ¼ tsp
Salt - to taste
Coriander - few
Water - 2 cup
Method:
Clean and wash the varagu with water.
Add varagu in the cooking pan with 2 cups of water and cook in the low flame.
Often stir the varagu till done. Finally add salt and pepper powder and mix it well. Add curd or buttermilk when it is warm. Sprinkle coriander leaves and pepper and serve.
Note:
If you want kanji thin, you can add water according to your taste.
It is a good breakfast like oats.
It is easy to cook and good to health.
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