Pearl Millet –  400 gm

Description

 Pearl Millet –  400 gm

JMJ Ayurveda Pearl Millet (also known as Bajra) is a powerhouse of nutrition — rich in fiber, protein, iron, and essential minerals. A staple grain in traditional Indian diets, Pearl Millet is valued for its energy-boosting, heart-healthy, and digestion-supporting properties.

How to Cook:

• Wash the Pearl Millet thoroughly.

• Cook it similar to rice — either in a pressure cooker (2 whistles) or in a pot using 1 part millet to 3 parts water.

• It cooks in about one-fourth the time of regular rice.

• Serve it with curries, vegetables, or use it as a base for porridge and upma.

Recipe Idea – Pearl Millet Upma

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked Pearl Millet (soaked for 5 hours)

• ½ cup green peas

• 1 carrot (chopped)

• 1 tbsp urad dal

• 4 green chilies

• Curry leaves, mint leaves, coriander leaves

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil

• 1 lemon

Preparation:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies.

2. Add chopped carrot and green peas, sauté for a few minutes.

3. Pour 2 cups of water and boil for 10 minutes.

4. Add the soaked millet and cook until water is absorbed.

5. Add coriander and mint leaves, cook for 2 minutes.

6. Serve hot with lemon juice — a hearty and nutritious breakfast!

Nutrition Facts (Per 100 g of Raw Pearl Millet)

• Calories: 335 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 67.3 g

• Protein: 13 g

• Fat: 3.5 g

• Fiber: 12.8 g

• Iron: 7.3 mg

• Calcium: 31 mg

• Minerals: 3.3 g

Category: Millets
HSN: 1204
GST: 5%