Known as sorghum in English, Jowar is globally being touted as the “new quinoa” for its gluten-free, whole grain goodness. In India, Jowar, known as Cholam in Tamil and Jonna in Telugu, is a staple, especially in the western and southern parts of the country.

The easiest way to incorporate this millet in your diet is through rotis. It is best paired with other cereals and pulses. For example, you can make multigrain flour by mixing 50% whole wheat with 50% jowar and other cereals like bajra, ragi, chana, barley etc.

Jowar is a little denser than whole wheat, so the taste may take a little getting used to at first. However, diversifying your food grains is the best way to increase the nutritional quotient of your daily diet. You can also use this flour to make porridge, which is very healthy for children.

Health Benefits

• Full of proteins, iron & fibre – healthy choice for daily carbohydrate intake
• Improves digestion & heart health, controls blood sugar and boosts immunity – very healthy addition to kid’s diet

KEY FEATURES

• Full of Protein, Iron and Fibre
• Gluten free
• Excellent summer food
• Good for kids

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron, folate, Vit B6, Thiamin & phosphorus. Lowers cholesterol, good for diabetics, low glycemic index and gluten-free
• Helps regulate mood, appetite & blood pressure, strengthens bones, improves heart health
• Besan is a highly nutritious food which provides us with lots of health benefits. Owing to it’s high protein content it can be easily consumed by vegetarians to fulfil their protein needs.
• Besan has been used as a home-made face pack to remove tan and to lighten the skin.

KEY FEATURES

• Rich in protein and iron
• Strengthens bone and good for heart
• Gluten free and very low glycemic index (10)
• Regulates mood, appetite and blood pressure
• Good home-made face pack

Barley (also called Jau in Hindi) is a cereal grain with a chewy texture and mild, nutty flavor. It is one of the first grains to have been farmed by ancient civilizations and grows in diverse climates throughout the world.

It is a versatile grain that can be substituted for any other whole grain in salads, side dishes and soups.

Health Benefits

• High protein content and rich in trace minerals (selenium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, chromium, phosphorus and magnesium)
• Rich in fiber which ensures easy digestion, improves liver health
• It aids in detoxification, promotes weight loss and is very good for babies’ digestion

KEY FEATURES

• Rich in proteins and trace minerals
• Good for babies’ digestion
• Low glycemic index (28)
• Great coolant and aids in detoxification
• Boosts immunity