Brown Top Millet Benefits| Recipes | FAQ

Brown Top Millet Benefits: The article discusses the complete information about the brown top millet.

What is Brown Top Millet?

It is a beautiful millet. It looks brown in color on the top of the seed. That’s why it is called brown top millet. It is greenish in color. We have neglected this super millet. It is grown in different parts of the planet. Very ancient grain.

It is the topmost grain, which has the highest fiber content among all millets. It has 12.5% fiber. All the nutrients are also highest compared to other millets. It can grow at any time, anywhere on the planet. It will grow in a very short time in that to 75 days.

In America, they are growing this grain. but they are used as millet powder for birds food.

We should use unpolished millets only. If we use polished millets, we do not get the benefits. The ligament in the top layers will go out. Polished brown top millet white in color. It is alkaline in nature. It is a summer-season crop. It is gluten-free and low glycemic index.

Brown Top Millet Nutrition

Nutrition profile of Brown Top Millet (per 100 g):

Nutrient	Quantity	Benefits
Calories	320 kcal	Provides energy for daily activities
Protein	11.5 g	Supports muscle growth and cell repair
Carbohydrates	69.7 g	Supplies enough energy
Dietary Fiber	12 g	improves digestion and improves gut health
Fat	4 g	Offers essential fatty acids
Calcium	20 mg	Strengthens bones and teeth
Iron	2 mg	Improves hemoglobin and prevents anemia
Magnesium	75 mg	Regulates nerve and muscle function
Potassium	200 mg	Supports heart health and fluid balance
Phosphorus	220 mg	Helps in energy production and bone health
Vitamin B Complex	Moderate levels	Enhances metabolism and energy production
Antioxidants	Rich	Protects against oxidative stress and chronic diseases

Common names

In India, different states are there. In each and every region, millet has different names. Below are the brown top millet; some common names are given below.

• Scientific Name: Brachiaria ramosa
• Browntop Millet
• Telugu: (Andu Korra)
• Kannada: (Maruki)
• Tamil: (Pullu Korra)
• Hindi: (Sawan)chota kagni
• Marathi: Bhakri
• Malayalam: Chennankora
• Gujarati: Kodi Makai

Brown Top Millet Benefits

The brown top millet has importance from top to bottom of our body.

1. Total body detoxification: It removes all the toxins from the body. That will improve overall health.
2. It cleans all the digestive canals of our body, from the mouth to the rectum.
3. The problems like gastric, constipation, piles, and fissures reduced.
4. joint pains, nerve-related problems, arthritis.
5. brain-related issues. Memory loss and loss of recognition will gradually improve.
6. Lung problems can be reduced.
7. Skin problem. If you don’t want cancer in your life, eat brown top.
8. It relieves from cancer. It contains polyphenols and flavonoids. They fight with free radicals. Finally reduces cell damage.
9. Benefits autism and paralysis patients.

Brown Top Millet Recipes

We have different millet reciepes that can be made. We have to keep in mind that due to the high fiber content, we have to soak overnight before cooking.

Brown Top Millet Roti Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Brown Top Millet flour
• ¼ cup warm water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oil

Method:

1. First, take a bowl and combine Brown Top Millet flour and salt.
2. Add required water and mix well. Make that into a soft dough. If possible, use warm water. Keep in rest for 2 hours.
3. Make small balls and flatten them into roti’s.
4. Heat a roti tawa. Cook roti for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
5. Serve hot with your favorite curry.

Brown Top Millet Ambali (Fermented Porridge) Recipe:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Brown Top Millet
• 3 cups water
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
• 1 green chili (chopped, optional)
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

1. First soak the millets overnight.
2. Cook the soaked brown top millet with enough water like rice.
3. After cooling, add some curd and salt.
4. Keep at room temperature for overnight for fermentation.
5. Add chopped green chili and onions Mix well.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves.
7. It is a gut-friendly diet.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Brown Top Millet?

Brown Top Millet is very high in fiber and nutrients compared to all grains. It is mostly used in making roti and upma.

2. What are the health benefits of Brown Top Millet?

Brown Top Millet detoxifies from top to bottom of our body. digestion, heart health, weight loss, blood sugar control, reducing the risk of cancer.

3. How do you cook Brown Top Millet?

You can cook it like rice or use it in roti or porridge. To cook it as rice, use 1 cup millet to 2 cups water and cook for 15-20 minutes.

4. Is Brown Top Millet good for weight loss?

Yes, Brown Top Millet is low in calories and high in fiber. So obviously an excellent choice for weight loss. Improves metabolism.

5. Can I substitute Brown Top Millet for other grains?

Yes, Brown Top Millet can replace our routine rice and wheat recipes.

For more information about millets in Telugu, read “Top 10 millets in Telugu.”