Kodo millet is a high drought-resistance crop. It is the coarsest of all food grains. It is estimated to have been domesticated in India 3000 years ago. The grain is covered with a horny seed coat which should be removed before cooking. The grain contains 8.3 percent protein, 1.4 percent fat, 65.6 percent carbohydrates, and 2.9 percent ash. The grain is recommended as a substitute for rice for patients suffering from diabetes disease.