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If you are someone who never buys anything from the shelves of a grocery store before carefully examining the ingredients, this article is just for you. Whether you’re lactose intolerant, have gluten allergies, or simply shifting towards a sustainable lifestyle, making millet milk can be a huge step.
Instead of relying on store-bought plant-based milk cartons, you can make it at home, experiment with additives that suit your taste profile, and minimise dairy milk. Usha’s all-in-one blender heater blends, cooks, and heats all the ingredients in the same vessel to whip up millet milk in less than half an hour.
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Foxtail Millet Milk
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Foxtail millet, also known as Kangni or Thinai, is an excellent starting point for beginners starting with grain-based milk. To make the millet milk, soak half a cup of foxtail millet in water overnight. Drain the excess water and blend with Usha’s blender heater. Keep adding water to get a thin consistency. Season with a pinch of Himalayan salt and strain the milk for a clean consistency. If you prefer having a grainier texture, you can store it as is. Add a teaspoon of vanilla essence, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate the foxtail millet milk.
Bajra Milk
Bajra, or internationally known as pearl millet, has one of the highest protein concentrations among all millets. The dry grains have around 11 grams of protein per 100 grams, along with minerals like iron and zinc. So, if you’re someone who is looking for a glass of millet milk after hitting the gym, the bajra milk would be a great option. You can enhance its flavour by adding cinnamon, maple syrup, and almond butter.
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Ragi Milk
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Finger millet, aka ragi, is one of the most commonly used millets in Indian households. From ragi dosa to idlis, you can also use finger millet to make milk. Ragi milk is one of the richest non-dairy sources of calcium. Typically made with pitted dates and crushed cardamom, you can blend soaked ragi with Usha’s blender heater, strain, and use it to make gluten-free and dairy-free beverages.
Barnyard Millet Milk
Barnyard millet comes around at least twice a year whenever you’re fasting. Also known as samak ke chawal, did you know that soaked barnyard millet, when processed in Usha’s blender heater, can result in low-calorie and high-fibre milk? So, if you’re trying to lose weight or want to detox your body, barnyard millet milk is the perfect choice.
Jowar Milk
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Jowar, or sorghum, has rich amounts of magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. Whether you’re having muscular cramps or need an electrolyte-rich beverage, whip up jowar milk in your kitchen. Blend three cups of water with half a cup of soaked jowar. Strain and add a teaspoon of ashwagandha and some honey to sweeten it. You can also add black pepper to taste. Mix well and drink the millet milk about an hour before working out, and boost your energy levels and recovery time.
