New Delhi : Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Godrej Yummiez, a leading brand of frozen ready-to-cook products from Godrej Tyson Foods Limited (GTFL), have collaborated to bring millet patty as part of breakfast on Rajdhani and August Kranti Trains.
Godrej Yummiez Millet Patty is a nutritious and tasty snack variant made from millets like Jowar (Sorgum) and Bajra (Pearl Millet). It is made using Individual Quick Freeze (IQF) technology to help keep it fresh with no preservatives.
The partnership between Godrej Yummiez and IRCTC is aimed at promoting the adoption of millets, which are a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. The millet patty is currently being served on a pilot basis on Rajdhani and August Kranti trains enroute Mumbai – Delhi – Mumbai.
Abhay Parnerkar, CEO, Godrej Tyson Foods Limited, said, “We are extremely pleased to further extend the delectable Godrej Yummiez Millet patty to passengers aboard the Rajdhani and August Kranti trains. Our exclusive partnership with IRCTC combines their extensive reach and expertise in railway catering with Godrej Yummiez’ s culinary excellence, resulting in an exceptional food experience of millets.”
Rahul Himalian, Group General Manager, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (Western Zone), said, “Being the International Year of Millets, we are constantly evaluating ways to add millets to our food menu merging both nutrition and taste. At IRCTC, we always pledge to provide passengers with quality and tasty food spread. Godrej Yummiez Millet patty on Rajdhani and August Kranti trains taken onboard on a pilot basis reinforces IRCTC’s dedication to offer passengers interesting and delectable millet-based food options. We are proud to introduce this product as a pilot as it supports the vision of mainstreaming millets through IRCTC’s catering operations across the massive Indian railways’ network.”
Chef Varun Inamdar says, “Millets have always been seen as a bland grain, but that’s starting to change. Even though millets are often overlooked, they are incredibly nutritious and versatile grains that everyone should consume. Millets are a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. In the past, people may have found cooking millets more cumbersome. But now, there are various convenient ways to cook and consume the super-grain. From millet-based porridge to millet salads, and even baked goods, there are now different ways to enjoy millet which is tasty yet nutritious. One can now even consume millet in the form of patties with Godrej Yummiez Millet Patty. It is a great way to get your daily dose of millets. Moreover, it’s easy, affordable and convenient to store as well.”
Godrej Yummiez Millet Patty is available in supermarkets and leading e-commerce retail outlets across India at Rs. 180 in packs of 370 grams. It is ready to cook and can be deep-fried, air-fried or shallow-fried and served hot.
