What is it called in different languages?
English: buckwheat
Hindi: bangol/ kutu
Malayalam: kaadu godhi
Telugu: kuttu
Tamil: kotu
About buckwheat: The botanical name of buckwheat is Fagopyrum esculentum. Buckwheat is not related to wheat but is related to sorrel, knotweed. It is referred to as pseudo cereal due to the high content of complex carbohydrates. Buckwheat cereals have a unique triangular shape similar size to wheat. Buckwheat is native to the High plains of the Himalayas and south-eastern China. It is a rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, copper, zinc, manganese, potassium.
Benefits:
– Prevents cancer
– Protects heart health
– Manages blood sugar levels
– Good for digestive health
– Enhances immunity
– Lowers risk of gallstones
– Protects bone health
– Prevents anemia and asthma
Uses:
– You can make khichdi –https://youtu.be/qSkssRC0XEc
– Can make dosa –https://youtu.be/lo8LV4DskOc
– You can make pancakes –https://youtu.be/_pKhCtvw82Y
– Can make idly –https://youtu.be/7vc6oan5g5w
– You can make cookies –https://youtu.be/UnzFfM5UdzQ
– Can make buckwheat laddo –https://youtu.be/uZF26EkD-vg
– You can make cutlet –https://youtu.be/Uz6gCIo4PNM