Natural Millets

Barnyard Millet (Sanwa):

• Description: Small, White, Gluten-free Grains, Very Quick To Cook.
• Uses: Often Consumed During Fasting Periods (Vrat/upvas) As A Rice Substitute; Used In Khichdi And Porridges.

Ragi (Finger Millet):

• Description: A Small, Reddish-brown, Gluten-free Grain, Exceptionally Rich In Calcium And Iron.
• Uses: Used To Make Ragi Mudde (Dumplings) In Karnataka, Ragi Roti, Dosa, And Porridges, Especially For Infants And Diabetics.

Foxtail Millet (Kangni/kakum):

• Description: Small, Yellowish Grains, Easy To Digest, With A Slightly Nutty Flavor.
• Uses: Used As A Healthier Alternative To Rice, In Upma, Pulao, And Porridges.

Kodo Millet (Kodra):

• Description: Small, brownish, gluten-free grains with a slightly coarse texture.
• Uses: Used as a rice substitute, in upma, and various healthy preparations.

Bajra (Pearl Millet):

• Description: A gluten-free, highly nutritious grain, often ground into flour.
• Uses: Bajra roti (bhakri) is common in Rajasthan and Gujarat; also used in porridges and some savory snacks.

Proso Millet (Chena):

• Description: Small, Round, Yellowish-white, Gluten-free Grains.
• Uses: Used In Porridges, Salads, And As A Rice Alternative.

Little Millet (Kutki):

• Description: Very Small, Round, Gluten-free Grains.
• Uses: A Versatile Millet Used For Porridges, Upma, And As A Substitute For Rice Or Semolina.

Jowar (Sorghum):

• Description: A Gluten-free, Nutritious Grain, Often Ground Into Flour.
• Uses: Jowar Roti (Bhakri) Is A Staple In Parts Of Maharashtra And Karnataka; Also Used In Porridges And Other Preparations.

Buckwheat (Kuttu) - A Pseudo-grain:

• Description: A Gluten-free Pseudo-cereal With A Distinctive Earthy And Slightly Bitter Flavor.
• Uses: Widely Consumed During Fasting Periods (Navratri, Vrat) In The Form Of Rotis, Puris, And Pancakes.