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Foxtail, barnyard, proso, kodo and little millet are different types of millet, so the right choice depends mainly on what you want to cook and the form your recipe requires. The difference between proso millet and kodo millet, for example, is not simply a different name for the same grain. The same applies when comparing foxtail, barnyard and little millet.
For MyLocalMart shoppers, the range covered by this guide includes foxtail millet flour, whole barnyard millet, barnyard millet flour and proso millet. This comparison explains how to choose between the different millet names without assuming they are interchangeable.
Quick Guide: Which Millet Should You Choose?
If you already have a recipe, use the millet named in that recipe wherever possible.
For the products covered by the MyLocalMart millet range:
Choose foxtail millet flour when your recipe specifically requires foxtail millet in flour form, including suitable roti and chapati recipes.
Choose whole barnyard millet when you want to cook the individual grains for dishes such as rice-style preparations or khichdi.
Choose barnyard millet flour when you want barnyard millet in a ground form for suitable flour-based recipes.
Choose proso millet when your recipe calls specifically for whole proso millet.
Choose kodo millet when following a recipe written specifically for kodo millet.
Choose little millet when the recipe specifically identifies little millet rather than another variety.
The important point is that “millet” is a category rather than the name of one single grain.
Foxtail Millet: When Should You Choose It?
Foxtail millet is one of the millet varieties used in traditional cooking.
Within the MyLocalMart range covered by this comparison, foxtail millet is available in flour form through the Asali range.
That makes the product particularly relevant when you need millet flour rather than a whole grain.
One practical use is preparing millet-based flatbreads. If that is what you are planning to make, follow a recipe designed for foxtail millet flour rather than substituting another millet without checking how the recipe works.
For detailed preparation guidance, see How to Make Foxtail Millet Flour Roti and Chapati.
Barnyard Millet: When Should You Choose It?
Barnyard millet is particularly useful in this comparison because it is represented in both whole-grain and flour forms within the MyLocalMart range.
Choose whole barnyard millet when you want to cook the grain itself.
It can be used for suitable rice-style preparations and khichdi recipes. Depending on the recipe, preparation may involve rinsing, soaking or pressure cooking.
Choose barnyard millet flour when your recipe requires a ground ingredient rather than individual cooked grains.
This distinction is important. Whole barnyard millet and barnyard millet flour come from the same type of millet, but they perform different jobs in the kitchen.
For more detailed cooking guidance, see How to Cook Whole Barnyard Millet — Rice, Khichdi & More or How to Make Barnyard Millet Flour Roti at Home.
Proso Millet: When Should You Choose It?
Proso millet is another separate millet variety.
Within the MyLocalMart range covered by this guide, it is available as a whole grain. It is therefore more relevant to recipes requiring cooked millet than recipes specifically requiring millet flour.
The exact preparation method should follow the dish you are making. Do not assume that the cooking instructions for barnyard millet, foxtail millet or another millet automatically apply to proso millet.
If you are starting with this grain, see How to Cook Prosso Millet — Pressure Cooker & Indian-Style for dedicated preparation guidance.
Kodo Millet: When Should You Choose It?
Kodo millet is another millet variety rather than another name for proso, barnyard or foxtail millet.
If a recipe specifically calls for kodo millet, that is the clearest reason to choose it.
This matters particularly when comparing millet recipes online. A recipe may simply use the word “millet” in its introduction while specifying a particular variety in the ingredient list.
Difference Between Proso Millet and Kodo Millet
The main difference between proso millet and kodo millet is that they are distinct millet varieties.
The names should therefore not be treated as interchangeable when shopping or following a recipe.
Within the MyLocalMart range covered by this topic cluster, proso millet is one of the supported products. Kodo millet is included in this comparison so shoppers researching the different millet names can understand where it fits.
If your recipe specifies proso millet, choose proso millet. If it specifies kodo millet, look for kodo millet rather than assuming the two names refer to the same grain.
For cooking proso millet specifically, follow the dedicated MyLocalMart proso millet cooking guide.
Difference Between Foxtail Millet and Barnyard Millet
The difference between foxtail millet and barnyard millet starts with the fact that they are two separate millet varieties.
For MyLocalMart shoppers, there is also an important difference in the available product formats covered by this guide.
Foxtail millet is represented by foxtail millet flour, while barnyard millet is represented by both whole barnyard millet and barnyard millet flour.
That gives you a practical way to choose.
If you need a whole grain for a suitable cooked dish, whole barnyard millet is the relevant option from these products.
If you are making a flour-based recipe, check whether the recipe specifically calls for foxtail millet flour or barnyard millet flour.
Difference Between Kodo Millet and Barnyard Millet
Kodo millet and barnyard millet are also distinct millet varieties.
For shoppers, this means a recipe calling for kodo millet should not automatically be interpreted as asking for barnyard millet, or vice versa.
Within the MyLocalMart range covered by this guide, barnyard millet has the added choice of whole grain or flour.
If you want to prepare a cooked barnyard millet dish, choose the whole grain. If you are following a recipe requiring barnyard millet flour, choose the flour instead.
The correct choice therefore depends on both the millet variety and the product form.
Whole Millet or Millet Flour: Which Is Better for Your Recipe?
Before comparing individual millet varieties, check whether your recipe needs whole millet or millet flour.
This can narrow the choice immediately.
Within the MyLocalMart products covered here, whole barnyard millet and proso millet fall into this category.
Millet flour is the ground form used for suitable flour-based recipes. Foxtail millet flour and barnyard millet flour are the relevant examples in this range.
Neither form is automatically “better”. They serve different purposes.
If you want to cook whole grains, buying flour will not give you the same result. Likewise, if a recipe specifically requires millet flour, buying whole grain creates an additional preparation step.
Can You Substitute One Millet for Another?
Foxtail, barnyard, proso, kodo and little millet are different grains. Recipes may also use different forms, including whole millet and millet flour.
Before making a substitution, check:
Which millet the original recipe specifies.
Whether the recipe requires whole grain or flour.
How the millet is prepared in the recipe.
Whether changing the grain will require a different cooking method.
For a reliable first attempt at a recipe, using the millet specified in the ingredients is the simplest approach.
Once you understand how individual varieties behave in your preferred recipes, you can make more informed choices when experimenting.
Choosing Asali Millets at MyLocalMart
If you are exploring millets for Indian cooking in the UK, MyLocalMart's range includes Asali millet products in different forms.
The products covered by this comparison include:
For shoppers who want to compare buying options in more detail, see Where to Buy Millets in the UK — Foxtail, Barnyard, Proso & More.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between proso millet and kodo millet?
Proso millet and kodo millet are distinct millet varieties rather than two names for the same grain. If a recipe specifically calls for one of them, use that variety wherever possible instead of assuming they are interchangeable.
What is the difference between foxtail millet and barnyard millet?
Foxtail millet and barnyard millet are different millet varieties. Within the MyLocalMart range covered here, foxtail millet is available as flour, while barnyard millet is available as both a whole grain and flour. Choose according to the variety and form required by your recipe.
Which millet should I buy?
Start with the dish you want to make. Choose the exact millet and form specified by the recipe wherever possible. MyLocalMart's range covered here includes foxtail millet flour, barnyard millet, barnyard millet flour and Prosso Millet.
Explore Millets at MyLocalMart
Choosing between foxtail, barnyard, proso, kodo and little millet becomes much simpler when you start with the recipe rather than trying to identify one variety as universally better.
Explore the Asali millet range at MyLocalMart, including foxtail millet flour, barnyard millet, barnyard millet flour and Prosso Millet, and use our individual millet cooking guides when you need step-by-step preparation advice.