How to start a millet-only food café in India?

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This is a brilliant idea riding the wave of health consciousness and the government's push for millets. The challenge is making millets delicious and appealing.1. Menu Innovation is Everything: Reinvent Classics: Create millet versions of popular dishes. Think Ragi Pizza, Jowar Biryani, Bajra Burgers, Little Millet Dosa, and Kodo Millet Upma. Beverages and Desserts: Offer millet-based smoothies, shakes, and desserts like Foxtail Millet Kheer. Educate Your Customers: Have a small infographic on the menu or table explaining the health benefits of each millet used.2. Café Ambiance and Branding: Brand Identity: Your branding should communicate "health," "heritage," and "flavor." Use earthy tones and natural materials in your décor. Transparency: If possible, have an open kitchen. The sight of wholesome ingredients being prepared builds trust.**3. Sourcing and Operations: Source Quality Millets: Build relationships with organic millet farmers or trusted suppliers to ensure consistent quality. Kitchen Challenges: Millets behave differently from wheat and rice. Your chefs need to experiment and perfect cooking techniques to get the right texture.4. Marketing:*Position your café as a destination for healthy eating that doesn't compromise on taste. Target fitness enthusiasts, families with health-conscious parents, and people with dietary restrictions like gluten intolerance. Host workshops on cooking with millets to build a community around your brand.

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