How To Cook Kodri, Foxtail Millet, Varagu

 

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how to cook kodri recipe is a simple way to cook step by step in the Indian kitchen in a non stick pan. Learn how to cook foxtail millets Indian style.

Kodri is a type of millet, somewhat similar to barley. The whitish to cream coloured grains taste quite similar to broken rice or kanji. The grains are a little thicker than wheat rawa but smaller than daliya.

We show you how to cook the perfect kodri. Kodri is extremely nutritious, and is largely consumed by the poorer and working class community in India. However, as awareness about its nutritious value has begun spreading, it is now available in most food stores.

To cook kodri (foxtail millet, varagu), in a bowl put 1 cup kodri ( foxtail millets) in a bowl with enough water to cover it. Change water 2 to 3 times to clean the millets. Drain. Add 2 cups of water. Cover and soak for 6 hours or overnight. Transfer the water with soaked millets in a non-stick pan. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or oil. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on slow flame for 5 minutes till 90% to 95% done. Take off the flame and cover for 5 to 10 minutes. This is the perfect step by recipe on how to cook foxtail millets Indian style.

Kodri contains a good amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and thus comprises a balanced meal. The energy value is also high and suitable for the undernourished group. It is rich in calcium, which helps in teeth and bone growth and maintenance.

Once you master how to cook foxtail millets Indian style then you can substitute it for brown rice and white rice.

Comparison of calories of different Indian rice varieties.
one cup cooked vargu has 119 calories while one cup cooked basmati rice has 274 calories and one cup cooked brown rice has 211 calories.

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Soaking Time:  6 hours   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 cups

Ingredients


For How To Cook Kodri
1 cup kodri (varagu)
1 tsp coconut oil or oil

Method
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    For how to cook kodri
  1. To cook {span class="bold1"}kodri (foxtail millet, varagu){/span}, in a bowl put 1 cup kodri ( foxtail millets) with enough water to cover it.
  2. Remove dirt with your fingertips by rubbing the kodri and change water 2 to 3 times to clean the millets.
  3. Drain. Add 2 cups of water.
  4. Cover and soak for 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Transfer the water with soaked millets in a non-stick pan.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or oil. This prevents the millets from becoming soggy and sticky.
  7. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  8. Stir well. Cover and cook on slow flame for 5 minutes till 90% to 95% done.
  9. Take off the flame and cover for 5 to 10 minutes.
  10. Your kodri is cooked to perfection.
  11. Serve {span class="bold1"}kodri (foxtail millet, varagu){/span} hot.

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  1. what is how to cook kodri made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for how to cook kodri.

benefits of kodri
  1. This is what kodri ( foxtail millets, vaargu) looks like. 
  2. Benefits of Kodri (foxtail millets, vargu) : Kodri contains a good amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and thus comprises a balanced meal. The energy value is also high and suitable for the undernourished group. It is rich in calcium, which helps in teeth and bone growth and maintenance. There is some amount of phosphorus also present in foxtail millets. This millet contains good dietary fibre and therefore has a low glycemic index and hence considered to be beneficial for diabetics. It has good amounts of Arginine, Tryptophan and Phenylalanine, which are essential amino acids required by the body.

washing, soaking kodri
  1. To cook kodri (foxtail millet, vargu), in a deep bowl put 1 cup kodri ( foxtail millets).
  2. Add enough water to cover the millets.
  3. Remove dirt by rubbing the kodri with your fingertips in water.
  4. Change water 2 to 3 times to clean the millets. See the dirt.
  5. Kodri is washed and clean.
  6. Drain.
  7. Add 2 cups of water.
  8. Cover and soak for 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Foxtail millets after soaking. 

how to cook kodri
  1. To make how to cook kodri recipe | how to cook foxtail millets Indian style | how to cook varagu | transfer the water with soaked millets in a non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or oil. This prevents the millets from becoming soggy and sticky. Use coconut oil or olive oil for a healthier diet.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Stir well.
  6. Cover and cook on slow flame for 5 minutes till 90% to 95% done.
  7. See the texture.
  8. Take off the flame and cover for 5 to 10 minutes. This will remove the balance amounts of water.
  9. Your kodri is cooked to perfection.
  10. Enjoy cooked kodri.

pro tips on how to cook kodri
  1. Remove dirt by rubbing the kodri with your fingertips in water.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or oil. This prevents the millets from becoming soggy and sticky. Use coconut oil or olive oil for a healthier diet.
  3. Cover and cook on slow flame for 5 minutes till 90% to 95% done.
  4. See the texture of the cooked kodri.
  5. One cup cooked Kodri, Foxtail Millet, Varagu is rich in Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B.
    1. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 15% of RDA.
    2. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 13% of RDA.
    3. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 11% of RDA.
    4. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.

Nutrient values per cup
Energy119 cal
Protein2.9 g
Carbohydrates23.1 g
Fiber3.1 g
Fat1.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A11.2 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.7 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Folic Acid8.1 mcg
Calcium9.4 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Magnesium51.5 mg
Phosphorus65.8 mg
Sodium1.6 mg
Potassium50.4 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
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