Little Millets seeds are smaller than other millets, like foxtail millet, little millet also high in Iron content, high in fiber like Kodo and has high antioxidant activity. It helps in diabetes and diseases related stomach. It is used at the time of fasting especially in Navratra and is used in the regular diet. Few famous dishes are Idli, Dhokla, Dosa, kheer are also prepared using this Samak Rice also known as “Barnyard milletâ€, or “Samoâ€, “Moriyaâ€, “Bhagarâ€, “Vari cha Tandul†or “Mordhan†or “Sava ke chawalâ€.