Volume : 6, Issue : 1, January - 2017

MANDUA - THE HEALTHY SECRET FROM THE HILLS OF UTTRAKHAND, INDIA

Nitin Rawat, Ramgopal

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">Finger millet is one of the cereals grown in Uttarakhand which is known as mandua or koda in local language .It is very much famous for some of the preparations like Mandua ki Roti (ragi Roti) served with Ghee and Gud (Jaggery). It is also eaten with Sarson (Mustard leaves) ki sabzi. Kode ku baadi and Pancake of finger millet flour are some of the local preparations practiced now days in parts of Uttarakhand.&nbsp; It is very rich in dietary fies. It is known as food of the poor. In the olden days the rich people never used to have this cereal but Due to its high nutrient value its becoming every ones favourite these days.&nbsp; Any cereal crop in the state is cultivated once a year, so it is necessary to grow enough grain so that it lasts for sale through-out the year. Mandua is cultivated in rainy season and has its own technology for the same. After harvesting the plant, the Mandua left is a good animal feed; the value of the dried fodder becomes additional means of income. This is a kind of cereal which has the capability to grow in the waste lands also. In Today‘s consumer market, it has become expensive than wheat. A multinational company has started making its biscuits as well.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Camia, serif;"> Mandua is also being made available online for sale. The popularity of this cereal is increasing day by day. Locals are trying to make it available for maximum people across the world. Government is also supporting by providing grant towards transport subsidy in hilly area, interest subsidy, concession in VAT to name a few.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">The article talks about the nutrition value of the finger millet, major health benefits. The efforts been made by farmers to promote, restore and export the millet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>