Milletopedia  (English, Paperback, Nandini Murthy)

This book comprehensively deals with millet-based recipes and their methods made easy for usage of millets in to our daily diet to get a balanced and healthy diet. We are sure that this publication will be a useful document for all the households and food entrepreneurs as it includes traditional and non- traditional food items that can replace regular rice and wheat recipes. Particularly in urban areas where there is considerable demand for nutrient rich and ready-to-cook foods, this publication will be valuable. Millet grains were an important staple food in many ancient cultures due to their resilience in diverse climates and their nutritional values. In the context of Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic, millet is mentioned in various versus and passages. So millet’s association with Mahabharata provides insights into ancient Indian agriculture, diet and cultural practices. Let all of us go back to roots and consider millet as Superfood and avail all health benefits and combat micronutrient malnutrition. As the saying goes “Annadhato Sukhinobhavanthu” reminds us of the positive impact of farmers on our lives and at global level creates better remuneration to the farmers, protection of resources (soil and water).