Thinai Arisi Sambhar Saadham - Lentil Rice with Foxtail Millet

Millet grains were a staple for most people till about 50 years ago not only in the Kongu regions but else where in TamilNadu and I bet all over India as well before rice and wheat became popular. It is heartening that due to health reasons that these grains are making a come back. It is even more heartening that I can purchase Foxtail millet in most grocery stores in the US. Foxtail millet is