Little millet one of the smallest millets, grown throughout India as a traditional crop is suitable for people of all age groups. It is mostly consumed as rice. With little millet, any type of recipe could be prepared. As the grains are smaller, it cooks faster than other millets. As a whole grain, it is available across the nation.
Little millets can be used to prepare porridge, dosa, paddu, and payasam are some of the traditional recipes made across the millet growing states of India.
Little millet has numerous health applications as it contains magnesium, Vitamin B3, a good source of phosphorus to keep the body metabolism, body tissue repair, and energy production, while it also helps to low the cholesterol.