Generally, millets are small-grained, annual, warm-weather cereals belonging to the grass family. They are highly tolerant of drought and other extreme weather conditions and have a similar nutrient content to other major cereals.
Green Millet also known as bajra or Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum); today is an enormously important staple cereal for both sub-Saharan Africa and parts of India; and an important forage crop in the Americas. Bajra is one of the most widely grown varieties of millet. It is grown in bulk in Africa and India.
Red millet is a warm season, cultivated grass species. It has been grown for centuries for it seed, as a forage and human consumption.
Yellow Millet is the most nutritious grain that is high in starch and easily gets digested. It is very rich in amino acids and therefore used both as human and animal food. As with most grains, millet is available in markets throughout the year.
The delicious bajra roti is a storehouse of nutrition. Rich in fiber, proteins and essential minerals pearl millet flour is a healthy gluten-free alternative to wheat. Health benefits of bajra include improved digestion and weight loss. Smear with ghee and serve with some jaggery on the side for a complete meal!
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Sorghum is the world's fifth-most important cereal crop after rice, wheat, maize, and barley. S. bicolor is typically an annual, but some cultivars are perennial. It grows in clumps that may reach over 4 m high. The grain is small, ranging from 2 to 4 mm in diameter.
