Pearl millet

Pearl Millet is commonly known as bajra, it is one of the oldest cultivated crops from pre-historic time. This cereal crop is grown in large amounts in India. The botanical name of this crop is Cenchrus americanus which belongs to the Poaceae family. The grains are round, small, and golden yellow in color.

The nutrients present in these pearl millets are Vitamin B, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, and chromium. Regular consumption of this pearl millet is given some health benefits such as preventing constipation, good for heart health, treating diabetes, enhancing bone strength, lowering blood pressure level, good for weight management.