Meal-O-Millet: Pioneering Kolkata’s First Millet Kitchen with a Mission for Organic, Healthy Eating

  Traditional Indian recipes are the treasure trove of nutrition and flavors when it comes to healthy eating. Consider dosa, the all-time South Indian favorite delight, bringing one both crispiness and wholesome goodness. Ever wonder how that can be taken a notch further with the magic of millets? We here at Meal-O-Millet have reimagined dosa healthier, tastier, and more sustainable with millets as this super grain includes.   Why Millet Dosa? Millets are ancient grains with impressive health benefits that once stood as good warriors for mindful eating. Millet dosa stands as a revisited twist of the classic, but takes a quantum leap forward in one's health. Here's why: High Nutrient Value: These millets contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making every bite taste like a nutritional powerhouse. Gluten Free: Suitable for people with gluten sensitivity, millet dosa is gentle in the tummy. Low Glycemic Index: Millets are perfect for the management...

Millet is one of the oldest grains that have been cultivated and is yet unknown to most people around the world, more particularly in the urban areas and Western diets. There are a number of reasons for this lack of awareness: 1. Shift towards modern grains The phenomenal growth of wheat and rice as staple grains has marginalized the traditional grains like millet. The current farming practices, consumers' preference for processed grains, and commercialization of food have led millet into the fringes of mainstream food distribution. Wheat and rice also became icons of development and progress, outshining nutrient-rich grains such as millet. 2. Lack of awareness Millet has been less marketed than other grains, and its general health benefits are unknown to many, meaning people do not know how to cook millet or include millet in the general diet, which discourages the uptake of millet even more. 3. Urbanization and Diet Westernization Urbanization has influenced dietary preference, ...