Sorgham Millet Powder- Jowar/ Jolada hittu
Sorgham Millet Powder- Jowar/ Jolada hittu
Jowar is the staple food of North Karnataka and Maharashtra in India.
Sorghum Millet Powder popularly known as Jola is a nutritious and gluten-free option for your diet. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Made from 100% sorghum millet, it is a great source of fiber and antioxidants, promoting digestive health and boosting your immune system.
What is Sorghum Millet?
Sorghum millet, generally referred to as Sorghum, is a gluten-free cereal grain that lines its roots back to Africa. While it is the 5th most produced crop in the world, millets such as Sorghum have historically been an important subsistence food for humans that date back almost 5,000 years earning them the nickname of the ‘King of Millets’. Known by various names such as milo, great millet, Indian millet, and jowar, this versatile grass plant has remained prominent throughout the centuries.
Types of Sorghum Millet
There are numerous methods wherein Sorghum millet is used in food products. In addition to eating it as a food, it is able to be added to baked items and even popped like popcorn.
- Whole grains: You can cook it like rice or quinoa since it is unprocessed and chewy. From pilaf to salad, it forms a nutritious base for various dishes.
- Pearled grain: The texture of pearled Sorghum is slightly softer than that of whole grain since it lacks the bran layer. This is the most favourite options of them who have a need to put less time and a milder taste.
- Popped Sorghum: As for the microwaveable and stovetop roasted Sorghum millet, they can be treated the same as popcorn. Whether you are taking them on their own or use them to season your trail mixes and snack bars, they are an appropriate way to get a quick, healthy snack.
- Flour: Whether you use this flour as grain or white, Sorghum millet flour is a great alternative for the wheat flour which can also be useful in gluten-free recipes. Numerous baked goods are produced including pancake, bread, muffin, and cookies.
- Bran: Antioxidants and fibre of Sorghum millet make them a wonderful ingredient in smoothies, granola, and breakfast bowls or in baked goods.
- Flaked Sorghum: The Cracked Sorghum millet consist of granulated ingredient similar to what are already in instant oatmeal. It goes extremely well when it is added to granola to get a crunchy bite.
- Syrup: The delicious, slightly tart taste of Sorghum syrup gives baking and cooking a versatility of sweetness. When baking goods and savoring dishes are concerned, it can be easily replaced by corn syrup, maple syrup, honey or sugar.
A versatile choice for cooking a variety of different cuisines and also provides health benefits, Sorghum millet is a key ingredient in modern cuisine. On top of that, Sorghum millet is a multipurpose plant based ingredient therefore making it as a go to ingredient for vegetarians and vegans.
Sorghum Millet Nutritional Value (per 100g)
Nutritionally dense Sorghum is often underrated. 100 grams of Sorghum millet provide;
- Calories: 329
- Protein: 11 grams
- Fat: 3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 72 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
The following micronutrients can also be found in Sorghum millet;
- vitamin B1 (thiamin)
- vitamin B6
- copper
- iron
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- potassium
- selenium
- zinc
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