Activity Theme: Preparation of Fox-tail millet Pulao

Activity Type: Millet recipe preparation and distribution

People Participated: Third year BAMS students (2019 batch) of Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College and Staff of Dept of Swasthavritta

Activity Summary: Dept of Swasthavritta, Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad organised a Millets Recipe Week in connection with National Ayurveda Day to create awareness about the health benefits of millets, millet recipes and its preparation. Third year BAMS students (2019 batch) of Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College participated in the program under the guidance of Dr Deepak K S, Professor and HOD and Dr Preethimol T P, Asst Professor, Dept of Swasthavritta, Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College. Fox-tail Millet (Botanical name: Setaria italica) is a good source of crude fibre which is beneficial for a healthy digestive system, helps in maintaining good lipid profile and has a unique protein composition containing high content of essential amino acids. Pulao prepared with fox-tail millet with available vegetables and healthy spices and condiments can be served as a full meal which is nutritious as well as delicious. Prepared recipe was distributed among the patients, bystanders, students and staff of the College. Pamphlets explaining the health benefits of Fox-tail millet in Malayalam and Tamil were also distributed among the patients.