Organic Jowar Flour from OrganicSiri®
Jowar ka atta is not only healthy and gluten-free alternatives to the regular variants but can be used to create some amazing dishes. It is a staple source of nutrition and along with other millets it has received a lot of attention in recent years for its beneficial effects. It can be used to make dishes from breakfast to snacks and from savory to sweet.
Scientific name
Sorghum bicolor
Nutrition
Sorghum flour contains a variety of nutrients that are extremely helpful to wellness. This grain is prized as a healthy alternative to refined flour, it is rich in fiber and helps improve digestion. It is a good source of various phytochemicals like tannins, phenolic acids and anthocyanins. Being gluten free it is also found to be beneficial to the body. It is rich in protein, iron, magnesium and is said to improve bone health significantly.
How to use Jowar Flour
Jonna pindi is popularly used to make roti and other flat breads; it can be mixed with other flours to make pooris, khakra, thalipeeth and parathas; and even cakes, cookies and breads. Since it lacks gluten, it gets a little tricky to use but can be used to create a lip-smacking range of treats.
Cultivation highlights
This crop does not tolerate water logging, hence requires soil with proper drainage. Weeds should be controlled at early stages. It is relatively free of pests and diseases. Jonna for pindi from OrganicSiri is grown in our own farms organically without use of fertilizers or chemicals. At OrganicSiri, we grow all our crops in our own farms organically without use of fertilizers or chemicals.
Storage
It is best to use this flour within 30 days once opened. It should be stored in a cold, dry and dark area, this flour keeps well in a sealed container. The refrigerator is an excellent storage location for flour, but using a sealed container to keep the flour from absorbing moisture as well as odors and flavors from other foods in the refrigerator is even more important. The best way to keep flour fresh and prevent little bugs from getting in is to store flour to an airtight plastic or glass container.
Availability
Sorghum is grown in two seasons of the year in our farms, monsoon and early summer and we try to store it scientifically to be available most of the year.
How to buy Organic Jowar Flour
We deliver fresh organic vegetables, organic fruits and organic staples across Hyderabad. Here is how to order online: How to order organic food?
Read also
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