Finger millet is one of the cereals grown in Uttarakhand which is known as mandua or koda in local language Finger millet contains about 5-8% protein, 1-2% ether extractives, 65-75% carbohydrates, 15-20% dietary fiber and 2.5-3.5% minerals (Chethan and Malleshi 2007a). It has the highest calcium content among all cereals (344 mg/100 g)
