THE HEALTHY RED MILLET PORRIDGE YOU MUST TRY

In need of inspiration for my next recipe, I visited my local Asian grocer and discovered different types of Millets.

 In Ghana we have the Pearl Millet (Bajra) which is often mixed with spices to make an amazing porridge known as ‘Hausa Koko’. 

‘Hausa Koko’ translates into porridge made by the Hausa’s as they introduced the porridge to Ghana.

See the Hausa Koko recipe link below;

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Today I’ll be talking about the highly nutritious Red Finger Millet and some of its main benefits.

BENEFITS 

Weight loss 

 The Gluten free Red Millet contains an amino acid known as Typtophan which reduces one’s appetite

and it’s high fibre content means it keeps you fuller for longer and prevents constipation. A perfect ingredient to add to your weight loss journey.

CALCIUM

The high calcium content of the Red Finger Millet makes it an ideal choice for bone development of children and acts as a preventative measure for bones diseases such as osteoporosis in the  elderly 

AMINO ACIDS

The Red Finger Millet is rich in essential Amino acids that regulates blood sugar levels, helps the Liver, repairs muscle tissues, cholesterol to mention but a few.

The fact that it’s Gluten free excites me as it helps with my IBS. Let’s start cooking....

INGREDIENTS 

100g Red Finger Millet soaked overnight (readily available in most Asian grocers)

600ml of water

1 small Cinnamon stick

5 Cloves

20g of sliced Ginger

2 Grains of Selim pods

2 African Nutmegs 

1 Green Chilli

Brown sugar to taste (optional)

1 tablespoonful of natural Yoghurt (optional)

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this highly nutritious porridge below;

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