Finger Millet

/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈmɪlɪt/noun

A drought-resistant cereal grain, also known as ragi, valued for its high calcium and fiber content.

A nutrient-rich grain widely grown in South Asia and Africa, known for its resilience to drought and its use in porridge and flatbreads.

Urdu

ایک خشک سالی کے خلاف مزاحم اناج، جسے راگی بھی کہا جاتا ہے، جو کیلشیم اور فائبر سے بھرپور ہے۔

Hindi

सूखे के प्रति सहनशील एक अनाज, जिसे रागी भी कहा जाता है, जो कैल्शियम और फाइबर से भरपूर होता है।

Finger millet porridge is a traditional breakfast in many parts of South Asia.

Related words

ragi

Practice

Nutritionists recommend as a calcium-rich alternative to wheat and rice.