Activated Bajra (Pearl Millet)

Sree Foods Activated Bajra is whole pearl millet, known as sajjalu in Telugu, activated and packed for everyday cooking. Bajra is the grain behind hearty rotis, warm porridge and comforting khichdi, and it has been a staple in Indian kitchens for generations, especially through the cooler months.
Rinse it, soak it for a few hours and cook it like rice, or grind it into fresh flour for bajra roti. Buy activated bajra online from Sree Foods and bring a traditional grain to your table.

Activated bajra (pearl millet), whole grain.

• Whole pearl millet, packed for everyday cooking
• Three ways to use it: cook it whole, make khichdi, or grind it into fresh flour for rotis
• A warming grain traditionally eaten in the cooler months
• Single-ingredient grain that stores easily in an airtight jar

Bajra khichdi: Soak 1 cup bajra for 6 hours, then pressure cook with 1/2 cup moong dal, salt and 4 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles. Finish with ghee.

Bajra roti: Dry roast and grind the grain into flour, knead with warm water and salt, then pat thin and cook on a hot tawa.

Bajra ambali: Cook coarse bajra flour in water until thick, let it cool, then mix with buttermilk, salt and a pinch of cumin.

Shelf life: Best consumed within 6 months of the packing date when stored as directed.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a clean, dry spoon. Bajra has more natural oil than other millets, so keep it cool and use it within a few weeks of opening for the best taste. Flour you grind at home is best used within a week.

Q.What does activated bajra mean?

A.Activated bajra is whole grain that has been soaked in water and then dried, so it is ready to cook or grind at home.

Q.What is bajra called in English and Telugu?

A.Bajra is pearl millet in English and sajjalu in Telugu.

Q.How do I cook activated bajra?

A.Rinse well, soak for 4 to 6 hours, then cook with about 3 cups of water per cup of grain until soft. A pressure cooker takes 5 to 6 whistles.

Q.Can I make bajra roti with it?

A.Yes. Grind the grain into fine flour at home or at a flour mill, then knead with warm water. Bajra dough is crumbly, so pat the rotis by hand instead of rolling.

Q.How should I store activated bajra?

A.Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a clean, dry spoon. Bajra has more natural oil than other millets, so keep it cool and use it within a few weeks of opening for the best taste. Flour you grind at home is best used within a week.

Q.What is the shelf life of activated bajra?

A.Best consumed within 6 months of the packing date when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.