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Also known as great millet and sorghum, Jowar is one of the most important and widely cultivated cereals known to man. Sorghum was brought to India around 1000 BC and is a hardy, drought resistant crop. Nutrition: Jowar is gluten-free and high in protein. It contains essential nutrients like dietary fibre, iron, phosphorus and thiamine and is free from cholesterol. It has a higher content of calcium than rice and wheat. Uses: It can be steamed and boiled to be used as an ingredient in many recipes. It can be added to soups and stews or ground into a flour that can be used as a substitute for wheat flour. The traditional use of Jowar is to grind it to make dosa and roti; it is also used to make upma. About Us: Original Indian Table brings you products grown by farmers who are reviving traditional crops and sustainable farming.