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Faqs
Yes. Barnyard millet (Sanwa) is one of the most popular grains used in Hindu fasting (vrat) recipes and is permitted during religious fasts.
Barnyard millet is low in calories, high in fibre, gluten-free, and exceptionally easy to digest, ideal for weight management and gut health.
Rinse, soak for 20 minutes, and cook with a 1:2.5 ratio for 15–20 minutes. It cooks faster than most other millets.
Yes. Barnyard millet is naturally gluten-free and safe for people with gluten intolerance.
Yes. Its low glycemic index makes it suitable for diabetic-friendly diets.
The Wellness Choice That's Right for You
Barnyard millet (Sanwa) |
Little millet (Kutki) |
Browntop millet (Hari Kangani) |
Kodo millet (Kodo) |
Foxtail millet (Kangani) | |
| Grain colour | Muddy white | Muddy white | Light green | Brown | Yellow |
| Flavour | Sweet | Sweet | Slightly astringent | Slightly bitter, acrid | Sweet |
| Nutritional value | Highest iron, high fibre | High fibre | Highest fibre, high niacin (B3) | High fibre, rich in antioxidants | High protein, high iron |
| Cooking process | Rinse, soak 4–6 hrs. Cook 1:2.5, ~12–15 min. | Rinse, soak 4–6 hrs. Cook 1:2.5, ~15 min. | Rinse, soak for 6–8 hrs. Cook 1:3, ~20 min. | Rinse, soak for 6–8 hrs. Cook 1:3, ~20 min. | Rinse, soak 4–6 hrs. Cook 1:2.5 (millet:water), ~15 min. |
