*Description* :

Any-time Cereal. Wholesome Nutrition. Adivasi Grain. Grown by Small Scale Farmers in Natural Farming. |

*About Taru Naturals* :

TARU Naturals, is a grassroot network building futures where farmers and women have a voice with transparency and trust. We connect consumers to small traditional farmers with healthy, fairtrade, indigenous, natural farming produce. 95 % Women led enterprise. |

*Health Benefits* :

Gluten Free. Excellent source of minerals and Vitamins, particularly Vitamin B. Contains Flavonoids, Antioxidants. Rich in dietary fibre. Low glycemic index. Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. (ICAR, 2017) |

*Community Impact* : 

*Processing* :

Jowar is Hand-pounded into Flakes by Community Women Farmer Groups. | *How to Cook* : How to Cook Jowar Dalia – 1. Dry roast dalia over low heat for 3 – 5 mins until light brown. Set aside. Temper mustard seeds, jeera, cashews, peanuts and/or chopped onion in 1 tsp or 1/2 tsp ghee or oil. 2. Add vegetables and salt. 3. Add the roasted broken wheat and 1.5 cups of water. 4. Pressure cook or cook over low heat till water is absorbed and the dalia iand vegetables are soft. 5. Garnish with coriander and lemon juice and serve. Can be used as upma, khichdis, sweet dishes, with milk or curd as breakfast cereal. |

*Farmer Story* :

Jowar is an Age-Old Millet, serving as a rich source of Nutrition to Farming Communities. Best food to address Hunger ; Malnutrition. Jowar can withstand Low Rainfall, less Fertile Soil, High Temperatures, ; Heavy Rainfall. A Boon Millet to Feed the World ; a solution for Food Security. Souced from Devkarji, Satara, Maharashtra.