Kaguno Kheer - The taste of Nepal
Kaguno, foxtail millet, is a hardy ancestral millet grain that is instrumental in food cultures across the hills and plains of Nepal. It is a drought resilient grain that can also grow in marginal land, hence adding tremendously to the food security of remote villages across the foothills of the Himlayas. Usually cooked like rice, it is quite soft and has some sweetness.
In kaguno kheer, a delicious pudding is made with kaguno and milk. Kaguno Kheer is a beloved delicacy that is sweetened with jaggery, honey, or sugar. Kaguno kheer is also eaten as a savory dish alongside curries and relishes during festive occasions or rituals.