A drought-resistant millet high in polyphenols and dietary fiber that supports liver health and helps manage blood sugar — popular in Chhattisgarh tribal cuisine. Dr. Khadar Vali places Kodo Millet among his five core Siridhanya millets, with particular emphasis on its hepatoprotective properties. He has documented unpolished Kodo Millet diets reversing fatty liver condition and reducing triglyceride levels in patients who had failed pharmaceutical intervention.