Pearl Millet

Product Description

Pearl Millet, commonly known as Bajra and Kambu, is a traditional grain used in a variety of Indian food preparations. It has a characteristic mild, nutty flavour and can be incorporated into both traditional and contemporary recipes.

Pearl Millet can be cooked as a whole grain or processed into flour for preparing dishes such as koozh, porridge, roti, dosa, idli and other selected recipes.

Product Highlights

• Traditional millet grain

• Also known as Bajra and Kambu

• Botanical name: Cenchrus americanus

• Mild and nutty flavour

• Suitable for traditional Indian recipes

• Can be used for porridge and koozh

• Suitable for khichdi-style preparations

• Can be ground into flour

• Flour can be used for roti and flatbread preparations

• Suitable for selected dosa and idli recipes

• Can be incorporated into sweet and savoury dishes

• Versatile grain for everyday cooking

Ingredient

Pearl Millet

Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
Common Names: Pearl Millet, Bajra, Kambu

If Pearl Millet is the only ingredient, the ingredient declaration can state:

Ingredient: Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus)

The final ingredient information should match the actual product packaging.

Suggested Culinary Uses

Pearl Millet can be incorporated into:

• Kambu Koozh

• Porridge

• Khichdi-style preparations

• Pongal-style preparations

• Millet bowls

• Soups

• Traditional grain dishes

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

• Roti

• Bhakri

• Flatbreads

• Dosa

• Adai-style preparations

• Selected idli preparations

• Pancakes

• Selected baked recipes

Cooking Instructions

Whole Grain Preparation

1. Take the required quantity of Pearl Millet.

2. Sort and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

3. Soak according to the selected recipe or package directions.

4. Drain and add fresh water.

5. Cook thoroughly until the desired texture is achieved.

6. Season or combine with other ingredients according to the recipe.

For Porridge / Koozh

Prepare the millet according to the selected traditional recipe and cook thoroughly before serving.

As Flour

Pearl Millet can be milled into flour and incorporated into roti, dosa, flatbread and other selected preparations.

Cooking time, soaking duration and water requirements may vary depending on the grain, processing method and selected recipe.

Taste & Appearance

Taste: Mild and Nutty
Aroma: Characteristic Millet Aroma
Colour: Greyish, Greenish-Grey to Light Brown
Texture: Characteristic Whole Millet Grain
Form: Whole Grain
Primary Ingredient: Pearl Millet
Product Type: Millet Grain
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

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

Allergen Information

Pearl Millet itself is not wheat. However, a gluten-free claim should only be displayed when the product's processing environment and cross-contact controls support that claim.

If processed in a facility handling wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy, milk or other allergens, the appropriate allergen information should be declared according to the actual manufacturing conditions.

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 and storage instructions provided on the packaging.

Product Information

Product Name: Pearl Millet
Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
Common Names: Bajra, Kambu
Form: Whole Grain
Flavour Profile: Mild and Nutty
Product Type: Millet Grain
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

Product Keywords

Pearl Millet, Bajra, Kambu, Pearl Millet Grain, Kambu Millet, Bajra Millet, Cenchrus Americanus, Millet for Cooking, Kambu for Koozh, Pearl Millet for Porridge, Bajra for Khichdi, Traditional Millet Grain, Kambu Grain

Other Names

Pearl Millet / கம்பு / बाजरा / సజ్జలు / ಸಜ್ಜೆ / കമ്പ് / बाजरी