LITTLE MILLET / कुटकी / समई

Little Millet was first domesticated in India. At the Indus Valley Civilization site of Harappa, 10,000 grains of Little Millet were discovered.

Little Millet is high in Iron content and antioxidants. It contains 38% dietary fibre which is the highest among cereals and contains 7.7% protein.

Little Millet can withstand extreme weather conditions including waterlogging and drought. It is cultivated in India at an altitude of about 2000m above sea level.