Pearl Millet

Product Description

Pearl Millet, commonly known as Bajra, Kambu or Sajje, is a traditional millet grain widely used in Indian cooking. It has a characteristic grain flavour and can be incorporated into a variety of traditional and contemporary food preparations.

Pearl Millet can be cooked as a whole grain or processed into flour for making rotis, porridge, upma, dosa-style preparations and other selected recipes.

Product Highlights

• Traditional millet grain

• Commonly known as Bajra and Kambu

• Characteristic millet flavour

• Suitable for everyday cooking

• Can be cooked as a whole grain

• Can be ground into flour

• Suitable for porridge and upma

• Can be used for roti and flatbread preparations

• Suitable for sweet and savoury recipes

• Versatile ingredient for traditional and contemporary dishes

Ingredient

Pearl Millet

Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
Synonym: Pennisetum glaucum

Suggested Culinary Uses

Pearl Millet can be incorporated into:

• Porridge

• Upma

• Pongal-style preparations

• Khichdi

• Millet bowls

• Soups

• Sweet preparations

• Savoury preparations

• Traditional millet recipes

When ground into flour, it can also be used for:

• Bajra Roti

• Kambu Roti

• Bhakri

• Dosa-style preparations

• Flatbreads

• Selected baked recipes

• Multigrain flour blends

Cooking Instructions

Whole Pearl Millet

1. Take the required quantity of Pearl Millet.

2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

3. Soak if required according to the selected recipe.

4. Add an appropriate quantity of water.

5. Cook using a pot, pressure cooker or other suitable cooking method.

6. Cook until the desired texture is achieved.

7. Serve according to the selected recipe.

Cooking time and water quantity may vary depending on the grain and preparation method.

Taste & Appearance

Taste: Characteristic Millet Flavour
Aroma: Mild Grain Aroma
Colour: Greyish, Beige or Pale Brown, depending on the grain
Texture: Characteristic Grain Texture After Cooking
Form: Whole Millet Grain
Primary Ingredient: Pearl Millet
Product Type: Millet Grain
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

Natural variations in grain size, colour, flavour and texture may occur between batches.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool and dry place.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Protect from heat and moisture.

• Keep the package properly closed after opening.

• Transfer to a suitable airtight container if required.

• Always use clean and dry utensils.

• Follow the best-before period stated on the product packaging.

Product Information

Product Name: Pearl Millet
Common Names: Bajra / Kambu / Sajje
Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
Form: Whole Millet Grain
Flavour: Characteristic Millet Flavour
Product Type: Millet
Usage: Porridge, Upma, Roti, Bhakri and Other Food Preparations

Product Keywords

Pearl Millet, Bajra, Kambu, Sajje, Pearl Millet Grain, Bajra Grain, Kambu Millet, Whole Pearl Millet, Millet for Cooking, Pearl Millet for Porridge, Bajra for Roti, Kambu for Cooking, Traditional Millet, Indian Millet

Other Names

Pearl Millet / Bajra / Kambu / கம்பு / बाजरा / సజ్జలు / ಸಜ್ಜೆ / കമ്പം / ബജ്റ