#kambu

The rich Iron content in Kambu aids in improving the hemoglobin level in the blood and prevents anemia.

It is also rich in fiber, protein, minerals such as magnesium, zinc, manganese, folic acid, amino acids, lecithin, potassium, B complex vitamins, and calcium. Niacin in B complex vitamins reduces cholesterol. Phosphorus plays an important part in the structure of body cells. Magnesium is essential for maintaining heart health.

Potassium and Magnesium help to prevent blood pressure.

The phytonutrients in Kambu called lignin help to fight cancer and reduce the risk of cardiac arrests. Eating Kambu regularly helps in the prevention of gallstones in women. The abundant source of insoluble fiber in Kambu increases movement of food and decreases bile secretion that may result in gallstones. The rich concentration of fiber helps in the easy movement of food and prevents constipation.

Ingredients:

2 cups Pearl Millet/ Kambu/ Bajra

2 cups Idli rice

1 cup Urad dhal

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

Directions:

Wash the ingredients and soak for 8 hours.

Grind Urad dhal until its fluffy by adding little water at frequent intervals.

Grind Kambu, rice , fenugreek seeds until smooth.

Mix the grinded ingredients well.

Ferment for 8 hours.

Make soft Idlis and crsipy dosas.

Note:

First two days batter after fermentation is best for making soft Idlis and after that the batter is good for making crispy dosas.

If you are new to millet, you can start by altering the ingredients as '1 cup kambu and 3 cups idli rice' instead of '2 cup kambu and  2 cups idli rice'.