Orggu
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Buy barnyard millet (Oodalu/Sanwa) online — the lowest calorie millet, ideal for fasting, diabetes & weight loss. Available as whole grain, rava, flakes, flour, noodles & puff.
Barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) is known as Oodalu in Kannada, Kuthiraivali in Tamil, Udalu in Telugu, and Sanwa/Jhangora in Hindi. It is one of the five Siridhanya millets and holds a special place as the lowest calorie and lowest carbohydrate millet.
Barnyard millet has only 65 calories per 100g of cooked grain — nearly half that of rice. This makes it the #1 choice for weight loss, diabetes management, and fasting (vrat). In many parts of North India, it is traditionally consumed during Navratri fasting.
All forms of barnyard millet at Orggu are unpolished — the bran layer is intact, which is where most of the fiber and minerals reside. Polished barnyard millet loses up to 60% of its nutritional value.
Barnyard millet is called Oodalu in Kannada and Kuthiraivali in Tamil. In Hindi it is Sanwa or Jhangora, and in Telugu it is Udalu.
Barnyard millet is considered the BEST millet for diabetes due to its very low glycemic index (42-50), lowest carbohydrate content, and highest fiber among millets. It significantly slows down sugar absorption.
Yes, barnyard millet is traditionally consumed during Navratri and other fasting periods in India. It is classified as a "vrat" food in many traditions.
Soak for 2 hours, drain, and cook in 1:2 water ratio for 12-15 minutes. Barnyard millet cooks faster than other millets. For parboiled version, cooking time is only 6-8 minutes.
Barnyard millet has half the calories and half the carbohydrates of white rice, with 3x more fiber. It keeps you full longer and causes much less blood sugar spike. It is far superior to rice for weight loss.
