Jowar is globally known as the “new quinoa” for its gluten-free and whole-grain goodness. It goes by the name of Sorghum in English. In India, jowar is a staple food item.
It has many words in different states, namely, Cholam in Tamil Nadu and Jonna in Andhra Pradesh. Jowar is ground into flour that is used to make Rotis, bhakri, cheela, dosa, etc.
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