Healthy Barnyard Millets Payasam

About Barnyard Millets Payasam

Healthy Barnyard millets is one of the best millet to include as a breakfast diet. It has a considerable amount of fiber that helps reduce weight loss. Most important advantage of Barnyard millets is they are gluten free and loaded with fibers. To prepare this Healthy Barnyard Millets payasam you need to soak the millet at least for 2 hours. I usually soak overnight so that I can prepare in the morning. Even you can also add dry fruits of your choice I have used only cashew nuts and raisins.

About Millets

Millets are loaded with fibre. They are the best source of complex carbohydrates and have numerous health benefits. They are gluten free grains and hence it can be consumed by everyone. Millets are super natural foods for weight loss. Since millets have a short growing season, can withstand dry and high temperature conditions yet yield well. Millets are grown in semi dry areas of Asia and Africa.

Types of Millets

The types of millets are grown they are:- Sorgham(Jowar), Foxtail Millet, Finger Millet (Ragi), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Barnyard Millet, Kodo Millet, Little Millet, Proso Millet. Each millet has its own uses and advantages.

Health Benefits of Millets or Barnyard Millets

It helps in weight loss, Millet helps to fight heart diseases,

We can prepare tasty dishes using millets such are, Millet instead of rice, Millet in Khichdi or Kara Pongal and sweet Pongal, Millet for Upma, Salads with millets, Millet as flour for making roti, chapati.

Healthy Barnyard Millets Payasam recipe
Healthy Barnyard Payasam recipe

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Healthy Barnyard Millets Payasam, Barnyard Millets Payasam, Barnyard Payasam, Millet Payasam with step by step instructions and pictures are given below

Barnyard Millets Payasam

Barnyard Millet Payasam is a healthy and tasty recipe. Millets are loaded with fibers and they are gluten free too.

  • 1 cup Barnyard Millet (soaked)
  • ¼ cup Chopped coconuts
  • ¼ cup Jaggery
  • 2 to 3 Almonds
  • 1 tsp Poppy seeds
  • 1 Cardamom
  • Water (As required)
  • 6 to 7 Cashew nuts
  • 6 to 7 Raisins
  • 1 tsp Oil/Ghee
  1. Firstly soak the millet.

  2. Pressure cook the millet for 2 whistles or you can cook in the pan.

  3. In a mixed grinder add in almonds, cardamom, coconuts.

  4. Grind and make a paste.

  5. Add the grounded paste and cook.

  6. In a pan add in oil and fry the cashew nuts and raisins.

  7. Add in jaggery and fried dry fruits. Cook for 2 minutes in low flame.

  8. Now the millet payasam is ready to serve.

Methods

Soak the Barn yard Millets at least for 2 hours.
Soak the Barn yard Millet at least for 2 hours.
Cook Barnyard Millets in pan or pressure cook millet for 2 whistles.
Cook Millet in pan or pressure cook millet for 2 whistles.
Grind Almond, coconut, poppy seeds, cardamom.
Grind Almond, coconut, poppy seeds, cardamom.
Add in the grounded paste.
Add in the grounded paste.
Add in oil and fry cashew nuts and raisins.
Add in oil and fry cashew nuts and raisins.
Add in jaggery and fried cashew nuts and raisins. Mix and cook for 2 minutes in low flame.
Add in jaggery and fried cashew nuts and raisins. Mix and cook for 2 minutes in low flame.
Barnyard Millets Payasam is ready to serve.
Barnyard Millet Payasam is ready to serve.
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