Activated Jowar

Sree Foods Activated Jowar is whole sorghum, known as jonnalu in Telugu. It is the grain behind soft jonna rotte, jowar bhakri and light, rice-style meals, and it has been grown across the Deccan for centuries.

Soak it and cook it like rice, grind it into flour for rotis, or ferment it with urad dal for crisp dosas. Order activated jowar online from Sree Foods and keep a versatile, traditional grain on your shelf.

Activated jowar (sorghum), whole grain.

• Whole sorghum with a mild, slightly sweet taste that suits sweet and savoury dishes
• Cooks like rice, grinds into flour, or ferments into dosa batter
• The traditional grain for jonna rotte and jowar bhakri
• Packed whole, so you can grind fresh flour whenever you need it

Jonna rotte: Dry roast and grind the grain into fine flour, knead with hot water and a pinch of salt, then pat thin and cook on a hot tawa.

Jowar annam: Soak 1 cup jowar for 6 hours, cook with 3 cups water for 3 to 4 whistles and serve like rice with sambar or a curry.

Jowar dosa: Soak 4 parts jowar with 1 part urad dal, grind, ferment overnight and spread into crisp dosas.

Shelf life: Best consumed within 3 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. Whole jowar keeps well, but flour you grind at home is best used within a week or two.

Q.What does activated jowar mean?

A.Activated jowar 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 jowar called in English and Telugu?

A.Jowar is sorghum in English and jonnalu in Telugu.

Q.Can I eat jowar instead of rice?

A.Yes. Cooked jowar annam can replace rice in a meal and goes well with dal, sambar and curries.

Q.How long does jowar take to cook?

A.After soaking for about 6 hours it cooks in 3 to 4 pressure cooker whistles. Without soaking, simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until soft.

Q.How should I store activated jowar?

A.Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a clean, dry spoon. Whole jowar keeps well, but flour you grind at home is best used within a week or two.

Q.What is the shelf life of activated jowar?

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