Sevai, shavige or santhakai, or Saemia is a type of rice vermicelli popular in northern India as a dessert while popular in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and some parts of Kerala as a snack. While typically made from rice, varieties made out of other food grains and millets.

Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein. It is a grain that makes one feel light and energetic after consumption. It is an excellent source of dietary fibre which has a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions.