millet

Popularly known as Finger Millet or Nachni in North India, the grain actually originated in Africa and has been cultivated in Uganda, Ethiopia. It ranks sixth in production after wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and bajra in India. Its scientific name is Eleusine coracana.

Navratra days are special for all families and we wish to have gluten free roti specially for fasting (vrat) so here comes Navratra Roti Recipe. Most common grains used during fasting are Amaranth and Barnyard Millet – also called Rajgira and Samak respectively. Both these grains are naturally gluten-free and full of fiber.