Jowar Millets are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Jowar is rated among the top five healthy grains in the world. Jowar also known as sorghum in English has lately become the ‘new quinoa’ due to its gluten free property and the innumerable health benefits.

Benefits

Millets are a gluten free grain 

Jowar is rich in dietary fibre

It provides an even release of energy to fuel the body 

Contains a high level of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

It also includes essential phytochemicals which help lose weight and maintain the health of your heart.

It may provide a healthy dose of calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus

How to include it in your daily diet:

Roti: The easiest way to incorporate jowar in your daily diet is through rotis. You can make multi grain flour by mixing 50 per cent jowar and 50 per cent of whole wheat, bajra, ragi and soya.

Idli/dosa: Jowar can also be added to the rice batter prepared for making idli and dosa. You can add jowar to the rice batter in the ratio of 2:1 (jowar and rice respectively).