What is it called in different languages?
English: sorghum/ jowar
Telugu: jonnalu
Tamil: cholam
Marathi: jwari
Kannada: jolal
About jowar: It is a healthy fiber rich millet which belongs to poaceae family. The other common names of jowar are durra, egyptain millet, khafir corn. It is a rich source of proteins, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin, folate. There are two types of jowar yellow and white. They both differ with respect to their glycaemic indices.
- yellow jowar
- white jowar
Benefits:
– Promotes gut health
– Reduces the risk of cancer
– Protects heart health
– Regulates blood sugar levels
– Eases digestion
– Strengthens bones
– Improves hemoglobin level
– Aids in weight loss
Uses:
– You can make roti –https://youtu.be/mcgViOMvuig
– Can make dosa –https://youtu.be/h_KBsMw_8C4
– You can make khichdi –https://youtu.be/wYnrouscFug
– Can make jowar idly –https://youtu.be/gVDRUk8i0g0
– You can make pancakes –https://youtu.be/1A5zByqUdzw
– Can make bread –https://youtu.be/KC4huS_EJ_4
– You can make upma –https://youtu.be/ihYu1sFVVpU
– Can make snacks –https://youtu.be/hY906OGap6s