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Buy pearl millet (Bajra/Sajja) online — the millet with the highest iron content. Available as whole grain, flour, flakes, rava & noodles. Essential for anaemia and bone health.
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is the most widely grown millet in India and the world. Known as Sajje in Kannada, Kambu in Tamil, Sajja in Telugu, and Bajra in Hindi, it is a staple food in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and parts of Karnataka.
Pearl millet stands out for having the highest iron content among all millets — 8mg per 100g. It is also the richest in calcium and zinc, making it essential for growing children, pregnant women, and anyone with anaemia. Its high energy content makes it a traditional winter food in North India.
Orggu's pearl millet is unpolished, preserving the nutrient-rich bran layer. Pearl millet flour (bajra atta) is stone-ground fresh and is the traditional flour for bajra roti — a staple across Western India.
Pearl millet is called Bajra in Hindi, Sajje in Kannada, Kambu in Tamil, Sajja in Telugu, and Bajri in Gujarati/Marathi.
Yes, bajra is extremely nutritious — it has the highest iron content among millets, is rich in calcium and zinc, high in protein, and is gluten-free. It is especially beneficial for anaemia, bone health, and growing children.
Mix bajra flour with warm water and a pinch of salt. Knead into a soft dough. Pat into rotis (bajra does not roll easily). Cook on a hot tawa until brown spots appear on both sides. Serve with ghee and dal.
Bajra is traditionally a winter food as it generates body heat. In summer, consume in moderation or switch to cooling millets like barnyard or little millet.
Pearl millet has slightly more total iron (8mg vs 3.9mg per 100g). However, finger millet (ragi) has significantly more calcium (344mg vs 42mg). Both are excellent for different nutritional needs.
