Calcium Rich Finger Millet Soup
Updated: Jun 1, 2022
Why include Finger millets in your diet?
Manages diabetes
Prevents promotion of ulcers
Lowers blood lipids
Improves gut health
Promotes wound healing process
Maintains weight
Finger millet nutrients : (per 100gm)
Protein 7.7
Fat/ lipids 1.8
Dietary fiber 15-22.0
Carbohydrates 75.0-83.3
Minerals (mg/ 100 g)
Calcium 398.0
Phosphorus 130-250.0
Potassium 430-490
Magnesium 78-201
Sodium 49.0
Zinc 2.3
Iron 3.3- 14.89
Manganese 17.61-48.43
Copper 0.47
Vitamin A 6.0
Vitamin B1 0.2-0.48

Finger millets are answers to many diet-related health problems if consumed regularly. This wonder grain is prebiotic, which means it gives good bacteria a boost that eventually helps keep your digestive flora healthy. Finger millets have a low glycemic index, which makes them a good choice for diabetic patients. Celiac patients can enjoy it as well, as it is gluten-free. You can substitute it with wheat and rice recipes. A wholesome finger millet soup is a winter delight. By adding fresh vegetables like broccoli and moringa leaves, you increase your calcium intake more deliciously and satisfyingly. Rest all veggies contributing plethora of vitamins, minerals, and essential micronutrients. You can always choose your veggies according to your taste and availability. This soup is perfectly customizable.
Serves:2
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients:
Millet flour – 2 tbsp.
Onions- 1 medium (chopped)
Carrot- 1 (chopped)
Beans – 5-6 (chopped)
Broccoli- ½ cup – (chopped)
Baby corn- 5-6
Green peas – ½ cup (fresh/frozen)
Moringa leaves – 1 cup
Coriander leaves/Cilantro - A handful
Turmeric- ¼ tsp
Black pepper- ¼ tsp (freshly crushed)
Salt- as per taste
Directions:
1. Heat a heavy-based stainless-steel pot. Add onions to it.
2. Add 1 tbsp. water. Sauté onions for 2-3 mins till it turns translucent. Add little water at a time if needed.
3. Add beans to the pot. Sauté green beans for two mins.
4. Add all the veggies. Sauté for 2 mins
5. Add turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
6. Add 2 cups of water. Let it boil.
7. Take ½ cup of water. Add 2 tbsp. of Finger millet flour. Make a slurry.
8. Add the slurry to the pot. Let it simmer for 10 Min
9. Add cilantro and serve.
References:
Profile of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of finger millet varieties - ScienceDirect
Handbook of Nutrition, Diet and the Eye | ScienceDirect Publication: USDA ARS
Harnessing Finger Millet to Combat Calcium Deficiency in Humans: Challenges and Prospects - PubMed (nih.gov)