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Jowar is also known as sorghum in English has lately become the ‘new quinoa’ due to its gluten free property and the innumerable health benefits. - Roti: The easiest way to incorporate jowar in your daily diet is through rotis. You can make multi grain flour by mixing 50 per cent jowar and 50 per cent of whole wheat, bajra, ragi and soya. - Idli/dosa: Jowar can also be added to the rice batter prepared for making idli and dosa. You can add jowar to the rice batter in the ratio of 2:1 (jowar and rice respectively).Jowar is globally known as the “new quinoa” for its gluten-free and whole-grain goodness. It goes by the name of Sorghum in English. In India, jowar is a staple food item.It has many words in different states, namely, Cholam in Tamil Nadu and Jonna in Andhra Pradesh. Jowar is ground into flour that is used to make Rotis, bhakri, cheela, dosa, etc.Since it is a member of the millet family, jowar is gaining massive attention these days. It is an ancient grain whose popularity was shadowed by wheat and rice. The revival of jowar is due to the shift in people’s mindset about consuming millets. From weight loss to improved heart health, jowar has a range of health benefits.