Want to make your favourite recipes healthier? Just replace one or two ingredients with Kodo Millet or Varaghu in Tamil, which is also known as Kodra in Hindi. The same pulao, upma, dosa or Pongal can be equally tasty but much more nutritious by switching to Kodo millet. Kodo millet releases energy slowly in your body and keeps you feeling full for a longer period. So, it helps in sugar control. It’s completely gluten free and easy to digest. A very good source of vitamin B6, niacin, folic acid, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, it’s also rich in fibre and protein. Also, Kodo Millet is popularly consumed by diabetics as it has a low glycemic index. A powerhouse of nutrients, it gives you many reasons to add it to your everyday diet.