Traditional Millet (Kutki, Samai - Little):

Product Name : Traditional Millet (Kutki, Samai - Little)
Crop Variety : Traditional Millet
Geo Tag (Place of Origin): Ramanathapuram, TN

Description:

Little millet was domesticated in India. The seeds of little millet are smaller than those of common millet. little millet are higher in fat, Little millet is a wonderful millet which is suitable for people of all age groups.  It has a cooling effect on the body. Little Millet is cooked like rice. Sometimes the millet is also milled and baked. The protein content of the grain is 7.7%.

The largest cultivation is in central India. These look very similar to foxtail millet but are white in colour. It is grown throughout India and a traditional crop of Karnataka. It has received comparatively little attention from plant breeders. The plant varies in height between 30 and 90 cm and its oblong panicle varies in length between 14 and 40 cm. It is mostly mix cropped with other millets, pulses and oilseeds. The seeds of little millet are smaller than those of common millet. It is generally consumed as rice and any recipe that demands staple rice can be prepared using little millet.

General Benefits:

1. Diabetic patients and in women it could be a good idea for all periods and imaginary problems.

2. Gluten-free – ideal for digestive and autoimmune disorder.

3. It is helps to lower blood glucose levels and improves insulin response.