Bajra, or pearl millet, is a nutrient-dense cereal grain grown extensively in the arid and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa, known for its hardiness and tolerance to drought, poor soil, and high temperatures. It is a staple food for human consumption, particularly in India, and is also used as a valuable fodder for livestock

Origin : India

Ragi, or finger millet (Eleusine coracana), is a nutritious, gluten-free cereal grain popular in South India, Africa, and parts of Asia, known for being rich in calcium, fiber, and iron, often used in porridges, rotis, and infant foods, offering benefits for bone health and digestion

Origin : India

"Jawari" (or Jowar/Jivari) refers to sorghum, a nutritious millet grain used in Indian cuisine for flour (atta) and flatbreads (rotis), known for being gluten-free, high in fiber, and good for digestion. It also refers to the Jivari, a special, carved bridge on Indian string instruments like the sitar, crucial for creating rich overtones and the instrument's characteristic sound

Origin : India

Rajgira, also known as Amaranth, is a nutritious, gluten-free pseudocereal (like a grain but not technically) packed with protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and antioxidants, making it excellent for health, especially during fasting (like Navratri). It's used to make flatbreads (puris, parathas), porridge, sweets (chikki, kheer), and can help with digestion, immunity, and managing cholesterol

Origin : India

Kangani refers to several things, primarily Foxtail Millet (a nutritious grain, also called 'Kakum'/'Kauni' in India) or the historical Kangani System, where a Tamil-speaking overseer managed plantation laborers in British colonies, deriving from 'kan' (eye) + 'ani' (one who observes). It can also refer to place names in the Comoros/Mayotte or Punjabi/Indian pop songs.  

Origin : India

Kodo (or Kodo Millet), scientifically Paspalum scrobiculatum, is a nutritious, gluten-free ancient grain popular in Asia and Africa, prized for its high fiber, protein, antioxidants, and low glycemic index, making it great for blood sugar/cholesterol control

Origin : India

Sama Millet, also known as Barnyard Millet or Vrat Ke Chawal, is a nutritious, gluten-free grain popular in India, especially during fasts (Navratri) for dishes like khichdi, kheer, and as a rice substitute, offering high fiber, iron, and minerals, supporting digestion, blood sugar control, and providing energy with fewer calories than rice. 

Origin : India

Sanwa Millet (Barnyard Millet) is a tiny, highly nutritious, gluten-free grain rich in fiber, protein, iron, and minerals, known for its low calorie count and low glycemic index, making it excellent for weight control, diabetes management, and digestion, and popular in Indian cuisine for fasting (vrat) and regular meals like upma, kheer, or as a rice substitute. It's eco-friendly, requires little water, cooks fast, and supports heart and bone health. 

Origin : India

Chena is another name for Proso millet, an ancient, gluten-free cereal grain that is nutritious and versatile. It is rich in fiber, protein, and essential minerals, making it a healthy alternative to rice and wheat that can aid in digestion, weight management, and blood sugar control

Origin : India

Makra millet is another name for browntop millet, a gluten-free ancient grain that is nutritious and versatile. It is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals like iron and magnesium. Makra millet can be cooked like rice, used in porridges, or ground into flour for baking, dosas, and other dishes. 

Origin : India