Thought it fit to post the common names of the whole grains we use at home (since I've been going on and on about them). This info is widely available and sourced from the 'Nutritive Value of Indian Foods' as well as the internet. You can view relevant images on Google search - just type in any of these names. These grains are best if grown organically. They literally require less water for cultivation and you'd be doing the Earth a big favour if you demand chemical free foods. Visit your local organic store for more info.
I clicked the first 4 pics of millets...... the rest, courtesy Google Images.
ENGLISH / WHOLE GRAIN
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HINDI
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KANNADA
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TELUGU
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MALAYALAM
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TAMIL
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PEARL MILLET
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BAJRA
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SAJJE
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SAZZALU
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KAMBU
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KAMBU
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FINGER MILLET
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MADUA
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RAGI
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RAGULU
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MOOTHARI
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KELVARAGU
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FOXTAIL MILLET
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KAKUM
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NAVANE
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KORRA
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THINA
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THINAI
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LITTLE MILLET
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KUTKI
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SAAME
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CHAMA
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SAAMAI
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KODO MILLET
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KODRA
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HARAKU
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ARIKALU
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VARAGU
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VARAGU
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SORGHUM
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JUAR
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JOLA
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JONNALU
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CHOLAM
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CHOLAM
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MAIZE
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MAKA
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MUSKINA JOLA
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MAKKA CHOLAM
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MAKKA CHOLAM |
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| Foxtail Millet |
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| Pearl Millet |
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| Little Millet |
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| Kodo Millet |
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| Maize |
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| Ragi |
Wow-cool Smiths!! Very handy :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sweta :)we use most of these grains at home - we feel healthier (and full).
DeleteThanks for this useful information...
ReplyDeleteThanks Smitha for this... Very helpful...
ReplyDeleteSorry about the laaaaate reply Shilpi, I love knowing that this is making a difference to you and your family...how are you doing after the delivery...congratulations on the new arrival! love to you all
DeleteSuper Smitha this one is really helpful as the pictoral description will help anybody who is trying to locate it in a shop :) would love it if you can give us a few recipes especially to make idli dosa batter with whole grains and the way to cook millets without it becoming soggy or over cooked.Thanks again for taking the time to educate on this subject.. U inspire a whole lot of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words Gayathri... I will work on that...just need to type it out! Also do check out the blog posts before and after and you'll find our yummy Adai recipe. I have to update millet flour chapathi method as well...super soft rotis without even trying too hard.
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