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Ingredient of the week: Millet

Ingredient of the week: Millet (Photo: iStock)

Regarding traditional grains and cereals, millet, also known as mtama in Swahili, must be mentioned.

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses grown worldwide for their ability to withstand harsh conditions and thrive in arid and semi-arid areas.

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