The product of Humla: Chino (Proso millet)

Chino

 Chino (proso millet) is one of the major winter crops in Karnali but is not as extensively farmed as wheat or paddy. 

   It grows well in a dry and cold climate; it does not need much water and can be cultivated from the lowlands to the highlands, making it perfect for places like Humla.


 It is not only gluten-free but its packed with iron, calcium and vitamins. It's also delicious with a light ,nutty flavor and extremely versatile. Millet can be used in many ways including for breakfast and dessert.

    It is believe that If we can get people to grow Chino instead of the low yielding wheat or rice, there would be enough food for everybody. 
It is one of the most nutritious and delicious temperate millet, also known as broom corn, common millet. 

Benefits:

1. Anti-ageing:

 Proso millet contains anti-oxidant content. Anti-oxidant are substances that remove free radical from our body. Free radical damage the cells and fatigue them to causing age. Healthy serving of proso millet can delay the ageing process.

2. Beneficial for Nervous system: 

Proso millet contain lecithin that indirectly affect the nervous system and keeping it function smoothly. Also strength the nervous system. 

3. Reduce Cholesterol :

Proso millet elevates the levels of High Density Lipoproteins in the body. The presence of HDLs increases the metabolism of cholesterol and helps bring it under control. This is an added benefits to the fact that it can also reduce heart disease risk.

4. Decreases risk of cancer:

Lignans are an essential phytonutrient present in millet that are very useful to humans. In the intestines of humans, the bacteria act on them and convert them to mammalian lignans that are known to cut the risk of cancers like breast cancer.

# If this is your first time trying this proso millet then here are some tips to make it:

1.Take 1 cup of raw millet over 3 cups of cooked millet

2.In a medium-sized saucepan, add 1 cup of raw millet.

3.Turn the heat to medium and allow the millet to toast for 5 minutes or until the grains are golden brown and smell toasty. 

4.Add 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and a pinch of kosher salt. 

5.Stir and bring the water to a rapid boil. 

6.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let the millet simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. 
(Do NOT keep opening the pot to check on it.)

7.When it looks like most of the water is gone, remove the pot from the heat and let stand for another 10 minutes. 

8.Uncover the pot and fluff the millet with a fork. Taste for any seasoning adjustments and add a bit of vegan butter, if desired. 

9.Finally Serve while warm and fluffy.