what is teff called in india
After chia and quinoa, teff is the new superfood that is set to make an entry into the Indian farm sector, courtesy the Mysuru-based Central Food and Technological Research Institute (CFTRI). Teff, a drought-resistant rice, is a staple food crop of Ethiopia, and the grain dates back to the Abyssinian civilisation. âTeff is gluten-free, has high resistant starch, low glycemic load and is rich in essential amino acids,â CFTRI Director Ram Rajasekharan said.