Kodo Millet (Kodon / Arikelu / Varagu)

High-Fibre Traditional Millet Grain

Kodo millet is a traditional, high-fibre millet known for supporting digestion and sustained energy. Naturally gluten-free and suitable for kids, elders, and everyday meals when cooked properly, it is a wholesome alternative to polished rice.

🌾 What Is Kodo Millet?

Kodo millet is one of India’s indigenous millets, traditionally grown and consumed in forest and dryland regions. Known by names such as Kodon, Arikelu, and Varagu, it has long been valued for its slow digestion, fibre richness, and satiety.

At Jai Jungle, kodo millet is cleaned, graded, and packed in small batches to retain grain purity and natural taste.

⭐ Why Choose This Kodo Millet?

• Naturally gluten-free

• High in dietary fibre

• Supports digestion and gut comfort

• Slow-digesting grain for sustained energy

• Suitable for daily meals

• No polishing, no additives

• Small-batch cleaned and packed

This is whole grain food, not refined or instant millet.

👶🧓 Kids & Elders Friendly (When Cooked Properly)

For Kids

• Works well in soft preparations

• Helps diversify grains beyond rice

• Keeps meals filling without heaviness

For Elders

• Fibre supports digestion

• Best consumed well-soaked and fully cooked

• Gentle energy release

👉 Because kodo millet is fibre-rich, soaking and proper cooking are important for comfort.

🍽️ Common Uses

• Rice replacement in regular meals

• Soft khichdi and mixed millet dishes

• Vegetable pulao style preparations

• Light lunch or dinner meals

(Detailed recipes will be shared through our blog.)

🍳 Basic Cooking Guidance

• Rinse thoroughly 2–3 times

• Soak for 6–8 hours (recommended)

• Cook with 1 : 3 water ratio

• Simmer till grains are fully soft

Kodo millet requires longer soaking than lighter millets due to its fibre content.

📦 Available Pack Options

🔹 750 g Pack

Suitable for first-time users and small households.

🔹 1 lb Pack (454 g)

Convenient size for regular millet consumption.

🌿 Ingredients & Clean Label

Ingredients:
100% Kodo Millet

Free from:
Maida • Preservatives • Additives • Artificial Colours

👩🏽🌾 Who Prepares This?

• Cleaned and packed by tribal women groups

• Small-batch handling

• Focus on grain purity and consistency

Every purchase supports forest-linked rural livelihoods.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is kodo millet gluten-free?
Yes. Kodo millet is naturally gluten-free.

Is it suitable for kids and elders?
Yes, when soaked and cooked properly.

Does it taste like rice?
It has a mild, earthy flavour and works well as a rice alternative.

Is it polished?
No. It is minimally processed and not artificially polished.

Can it be eaten daily?
Yes. Kodo millet is traditionally used as an everyday grain.