Millet The millet are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for both human food and fodder. Although millet is most often associated as the main ingredient in bird seed, it is not just "for the birds." Creamy like mashed potatoes or fluffy like rice, millet is a delicious grain that can accompany many types of food. Uses: soups, stews, bird feed, cattle feed, food