Pearl Millet Vermicelli
Making -
Clean and Natural Millets are soaked overnight. Soaked Millets are then dried in Natural sunlight for hours and made into flour. The Millet flour is now mixed with purified water, salt, whole wheat flour and cluster bean flour for binding. The flour mixture is formed into sheets and then cut into the shape of vermicelli. The vermicelli is further boiled, spun into shape and dried for 2 days. The Vermicelli is further checked for quality and packed hygienically.
There are more than 60% of Millets in the mix, making it a very healthy way to consume Millet.
Cooking Method -
* Soak Migal Vermicelli in cold water for 1 minute and drain the water.
* Steam cook the soaked vermicelli in an idly pan for 5 minutes.
* In a pan add two spoons oil, fry mustard, green gram, dal, onion, salt and green chilies.
* Add the cooked vermicelli to the pan, mix well, cook for 2 minutes and serve hot.
Benefits of Pearl Millet
Pearl millets contain a natural chemical component named phytic acid that looks after your cholesterol levels (maintaining the levels of good and bad cholesterols). Unlike other millets, Its higher vitamin niacin content reduces bad cholesterol intensely.
Pearl millet is a good source of nutrients that helps in maintaining the health of hair, skin, and nails including protein, vitamin B6, niacin, iron, zinc. Regular consumption of pearl millet ensures that you won’t be deficient in these minerals.
It also has a low calorie density food which is really good for fitness enthusiasts and for people who are trying to lose weight.
Since it naturally contains Low-Glycemic Index GI, (rate of mixing sucrose with your blood when consuming the respective food) makes it an absolute go-to meal for people with diabetic conditions.
It also helps people that suffer from metabolic diseases like cardiovascular and reduce cancer risks by its antioxidants content.
Pearl millet is a gluten-free millet that is rich in digestible protein and it provides low calories when compared with other cereals. Due to this, you will not feel heavy after consuming. Instead, you will feel light and energetic.
