Heera Bajra (Pearl Millet) Flour, 1Kg

Bajra (Pearl Millet) Flour from Heera

What is Heera Bajra (Pearl Millet) Flour

• Bajra flour is a greyish colour with slightly nutty flavour made up from Bajra grains, also known as Pearl Millet or Black Millet.
• Bajra flour is warm in its attribute, therefore Bajra Flour is typically used in winters in India. 
• Bajra Flour is usually combined with wheat flour for making flat-breads like bhakari, thepla and khakhra.
• Bajra flour is also known as Pearl Millet,  Bajra (Bengali, Hindi, Oriya), Bajri (Gujarati, Marathi), Sajje (Kannada), Bajr’u (Kashmiri), Cambu (Malayalam, Tamil), Sazzalu (Telugu). Other names: Spiked millet, Pearl millet
  
  

Where is Heera Bajra (Pearl Millet) Flour used

• Bajra ki roti, or flat bread made of Bajra is a very popular rustic dish from Rajasthani Cuisine.
• Bajra flour is mixed with Juwar (sorghum) and wheat flour makes hearty flat breads called Bhakri or Bajra Rotlo in Gujarati. Also, Bajra flour is used on Kumbu Dosai, a south Indian delicacy. Bajra vada, deep fried savoury biscuits, a tea time snack, taste great with a cup of evening tea.

Notes and Nutrient Facts about Heera Bajra (Pearl Millet) Flour

• Bajra flour is gluten free and is a multi-nutrient flour rich in protein, iron, calcium, folic acid, magnesium and zinc.
• Bajra contains niacin, a vitamin that plays a crucial role in lowering cholesterol levels. Also, Bajra is rich in insoluble fibre that helps digestion.