Benefits of Adding Jowar Rawa and Jowar Flour in Daily Recipes
Jowar is also known as white millet. It is a cereal grain popularly called Sorghum. It contains 70 percent carbohydrates, 12 percent protein along with 3 percent fat, and is low in vitamins. It is inexpensive and has excellent nutritional value.
It is a rich source of dietary fibers and can be consumed daily. The high concentration of fiber helps reduce the risk of obesity and high blood cholesterol. Fibers keep your stomach full and therefore help you avoid extra calories. The high fiber content in jowar reduces digestive problems and improves the health of the digestive system.
With regular consumption of jowar, bad cholesterol levels in the blood are reduced and the risk of stroke and heart health are also significantly reduced.
Jowar also provides iron, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the body. It is also an excellent source of phosphorus, an essential element that the body needs to support bone growth and maintenance.
Also, regular consumption of jowar provides adequate amounts of thiamin. The low glycemic index (GI) of jowar makes it a suitable food for diabetic patients. Include jowar in the form of jowar rawa or jowar flour in your diet to reap all the benefits of the little golden grains.
White millet is a rich source of nutrients that is gluten-free and cholesterol-free. They are almost considered a taste of life for people who suffer from gluten sensitivity or also called celiac. Since a person suffering from gluten sensitivity has to stay away from anything that has gluten (and wheat has gluten), jowar is a godsend for such people. They provide essential elements that the body requires for the proper functioning of various organs.
Preparation of recipes:
Various recipes can be prepared from jowar or rawa flour. It can be used as a substitute for wheat flour in the preparation of baked goods. Include these super healthy grains in the diet in the form of rawa or flour and prepare delicious meals.
Low-fat idlis can also be made from the Jowar Rawa. To make diabetic-friendly idlis, soak organic urad dal overnight.
Decant the water and grind it to a fine paste. Wash jowar rawa (double urad dal) and drain completely. Add jowar rawa into the urad dal paste and set the mixture aside for fermentation. Add salt and make delicious rawa idlis with jowar rawa by transferring the batter into greased idli moulds. Steam for 20 minutes. Serve it with sambar, a South Indian delicacy, and coconut chutney. If you are in a hurry, prepare jowar rawa upma and start your day with a delicious and healthy breakfast.
One of the most favored uses of jowar flour is to substitute for wheat flour to make rotis, popularly known as Bhakris in India. For children and the elderly, you can also make a delicious dosa from jowar flour.
The tortilla made with jowar flour is also a good option to serve the nutrients in an easy and tasty way. Just chop some onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander and mix it with jowar flour. Add salt and make delicious healthy snacks for tiffin time or dinner.