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Proso Millet (Chena/Panivaragu): The Protein-Packed Ancient Grain

 

Proso Millet (Chena/Panivaragu): The Protein-Packed Ancient Grain

🔬 Scientific Name: Panicum miliaceum

🌍 Common Names Worldwide:

🇮🇳 Indian Languages:

  • Hindi: चेना (Chena)

  • Tamil: பனிவராகு (Panivaragu)

  • Telugu: వరిగ (Variga)

  • Kannada: ಬರಗು (Baragu)

  • Marathi: वरी (Vari)

  • Bengali: চেনা (Chena)

  • Gujarati: ચેના (Chena)

🌏 Global Names:

  • USA: Proso Millet/Hog Millet

  • China: 糜子 (Méizi)

  • Russia: Просо (Proso)

  • Germany: Rispenhirse

  • France: Millet commun

  • Japan: キビ (Kibi)

  • Korea: 기장 (Gijang)

💪 Top Health Benefits (With Icons)

🥛 Protein Powerhouse (12-15%)

→ Higher than rice/wheat - great for muscle building

🩸 Diabetic-Friendly

→ Low glycemic index helps control blood sugar

🧠 Brain Food

→ Rich in lecithin that enhances memory

❤️ Heart Healthy

→ Contains magnesium for blood pressure control

🌿 Gluten-Free Digestive Aid

→ High fiber prevents constipation

⚡ Quick Energy Source

→ Cooks in just 10-15 minutes

🍽️ How to Use Proso Millet?

  • Millet Khichdi - Protein-packed meal

  • Upma/Pongal - Savory breakfast

  • Millet Porridge - Healthy start to day

  • Millet Flour - For rotis/baked goods

  • Salad Ingredient - Adds nutty crunch

🌱 Why Choose Proso Millet?

✔ Drought-resistant - Needs minimal water
✔ Climate-smart - Grows in 60-90 days
✔ Nutrient-dense - Packed with B-vitamins
✔ Versatile - Sweet or savory dishes

🌟 Did You Know?

  • Called "Broomcorn Millet" due to its shape

  • One of the first cultivated grains in Eurasia

  • Used in bird feed globally for its nutrition

Ready to add this protein-rich millet to your diet? 😊

Guide to Millets: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouses

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