Finger Millet ..

                  Finger Millet ...

Finger millet is a traditional grain that

is popular in sri Lanka because of its 

nutritional value . It is called kurakkan 

in sri lanka and Tamil . Vitamin B, iron 

and calcium are all present in 

abundance in finger millet . It is also 

rich in dietary fiber and helps in easy 

digestion . Therefore it is an excellent 

remedy  for constipation as it acts as a 

natural laxative . It is low in fat content

 but rich in carbohydrates which makes

 it good for people who are overweight . 

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The digestion process of finger millet is slow and therefore  helps  in keeping the blood  sugar at a low leave .As a result, it has become a favourite food among diabetic patients. This wholesome  grain is made into porridge, idli, pittu, rotti, hoppers and bread in various regions . It is increasingly becoming  popular  as a bakery product and recently its demand has increased considerably  as people have become aware of its health benefits .organically grown finger millet is healthier and safer to eat as there are no harmful chemicals used in growing it.

In sri lanka, it is grow in Anuradapura , kegalle , Moneragala , Hambanthota ,Rathnapura , Nuwara Eliya , Ampara , Basulla and Jaffna district . It is a hardy copt that is well adapted to arid highland areas in Africa and Asia. The crop is now grown  on a larger scale in India. It grows best in an environment  range of 11'C to 27'C and a soil of pH range of 5.0 to 8.2 . It is a crop that has great potential if promoted  as a healthy food.....