Millets are cereal crops and small seed grasses which are widely used in African and Asian countries. Since ages these small crops were used for human consumption as well as a fodder for animals. Majorly cultivated in the semiarid tropical regions of Africa and Asia around 97 percent of world’s overall millet production happens in these regions. Health benefits of millets Since ages millets were commonly used to feed birds and animals until the health benefits of theses superfoods were known to the world. However in various parts of India millets were used for a variety of dishes. Especially for their incredible nutrient rich composition.