BARNYARD MILLET RICE, UNPOLISHED, झिंगोरा, सांवा SANWA CHAWAL/MORAIYO/ SHYAMA

The common name of Barnyard millet in Indian languages

• English : Barnyard Millet
• Bengali: Shyama
• Hindi: Sanwa chawal (सांवा)
• Kannada: Oodalu
• Oriya: Khira
• Gujarati: Moraiyo
• Punjabi: Swank
• Tamil: Kuthiraivaly
• Telugu : Udalu, Kodisama

Nutritional value (per 100 gms)

• Calories (KCal) 342
• Protein (g) 11.2
• Fat (g) 3.9
• Fibre (g) 10.1
• Iron (mg) 15.2
• Calcium (mg) 11
• Minerals (g) 4.4

Health benefits of Barnyard millet

• Low in calories: It is a good source of highly digestible protein and is the least caloric dense compared to other cereals. Almost, one serving of barnyard millets (25g, raw) contains 75-83 calories and 1.5-1.9 g of protein.
• Low in the glycemic index: The carbohydrate content in Barnyard Millet is quite low. Hence it can be recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
• Dietary fibre: It contains a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fibre. The content of fibre in this millet is highest compared to other millets; it is as high as 12.6% including soluble (4.2%) and insoluble (8.4%) fractions. It thus helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping.
• Gluten-free: Like all millets, barnyard millet is also gluten-free.

Barnyard millet is one among the 5 positive millets, as recommended by Dr. Khader vali