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Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is an annual herbaceous plant widely grown as a cereal crop in the arid and semiarid areas in Africa and Asia. It is a tetraploid and self-pollinating species probably evolved from its wild relative Eleusine africana. [2] Finger millet is native to the Ethiopian and Ugandan highlands. [3]
Finger millet, proso millet, and foxtail millet are other important crop species. Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". [4]
The traditional farming method of barahnaja has been widely studied, and is known to have the following advantages: suitable for ecologically fragile regions; sustainable and self-sufficient; preventing soil erosion; food security as threat of widespread crop failure is minimised; health benefits to consumers with its chemical-free approach; enhances soil health and fertility.
A seed that is classified as a whole grain, millet is often found in birdseed. This naturally occurring gluten-free cereal is full of minerals—such as potassium and magnesium—and packs a punch ...
Tongba: Limbu style, hot millet beer Tongba is actually the name of the vessel that holds the fermented millet beverage known as mandokpenaa thee. [4] Tongba is prepared from brown finger millet (Eleusine coracana, also known as ragi in India or kodo in Nepal) grown in hilly regions, and it is cooked and combined with traditionally cultured khesung, which is a microbial colony or starter culture.
Eleusine is a genus of Asian, African, and South American plants in the grass family, [3] [4] sometimes called by the common name goosegrass. [5] [6] One species, Eleusine indica, is a widespread weed in many places.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80 percent of the population of some Asian and African countries presently uses herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care. [15] Some prescription drugs have a basis as herbal remedies, including artemisinin, [16] digitalis, quinine and taxanes.
Brukina is prepared using millet, fresh cow milk or milk powder, salt, water and sugar. To prepare Brukina: Wash the millet and soak overnight; The next morning, drain the water and grind the millet to a rough texture; Boil water; Fetch the millet into a sieve and use your hands to roll it until you are able to form tiny balls