Millet is a highly nutritious grain and a staple in many places like India,China,Africa, Japan and Egypt. The grain is tiny and firm and it can either be flaked or ground into flour. Millet is gluten free and is good for people with celiac disease.
Gist of benefits ( source: Internet)
Bring 1 cup water to boil and add millet. Cover and simmer from time to time for about 20min until the grain is soft and water is absorbed. Cool.
Mix the flours,salt,sugar and yeast in a bowl.
Add the millet and then add 1 1/2 cups warm water and mix to form a soft dough.
Turn out the dough in a floured surface and knead well till smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise.
It takes close to an hour to double in size.
Meanwhile melt butter/Olive oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Add Onions and capsicum and cook till soft. Keep aside
Punch down the dough and then knead again. Shape into a round and place the onion mixture in the middle,
PLace the loaf in an oiled bowl once again with the plastic wrap and leave to rise.Preheat the Oven to 450F and bake for 20-30min until golden and tapping the base sounds hollow.
adapted from vegetarian cookbook
By aswathy on Aug 19, 2010
Its known as Bajra or Bajri. Here is a more detailed link about them and their availability in India - http://millets.wordpress.com/millets/