வரகு அரிசி இட்லி / தோசை மாவு | Kodo millet idli / dosa | sirudhaaniya unavu |  

Varagu is al richna nti-oxidants polyphenols, an antioxidant compound, tannins, phosphorous and phytic acids. Its antioxidant potential is much higher than any other millet and major cereals. The phosphorus content is lower in Kodo millet in comparison to other millets.
Varagu is a good substitute to rice or wheat. The protein, fibre, and mineral content are much higher than the major cereals like rice. It can be cooked just like rice or ground into flour. It provides balanced nutrition, unlike polished white rice.