Kodo Millet or Varagu is indigenous millet cultivated in Tamil Nadu since ancient times. The botanical name of Kodo millet is called Paspalum Scrobiculatom and it is called Koden in Hindi, Varagu in Tamil, Arikelu in Telugu, Koovaragu in Malayalam and Arka in Kannada. Why is Varagu Healthy Millet? It is a nutrient-rich grain and 100 grams of Varagu has around 8.3 g protein, 65 g carbohydrates, 1.4 g fat, 5.2 g fiber, 35 mg calcium, 188 mg phosphorus, 1.7 mg iron, 15 mg thiamin and 2 mg niacin. The