Bajra
Bajra: Bajra rotis are very common in rural India. Bajra is high in starch that makes it a high energy food. It is also rich in niacin a vitamin that makes it best for your heart's health.
Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated: September 16, 2016, 7:57 PM
Bajra: Bajra rotis are very common in rural India. Bajra is high in starch that makes it a high energy food. It is also rich in niacin a vitamin that makes it best for your heart's health.
Jowar: It is rich in calcium and iron and is packed with fibre and proteins. It is gluten free and can be easily made into bhakhris (rotis) and tastes best when eaten with curry.
Ragi/nachni: This flour is gluten free and is full of iron that makes it ideal to tackle anaemia. It is also good for lactating mothers as it boosts milk production. If you don't want to eat nachni rotis, you can make nachni pancakes and laddoos.
Sattu: Sattu is widely used in North India and is made by grinding roasted chana. It is rich in fibre and has a low glycaemic index that makes it ideal for diabetics. Roll a sattu paratha or enjoy liiti chokhas dipped in ghee!
Besan: Besan or chana dal flour is also very common in India and is not only used in cooking, but also in face packs for skin care. Besan is rich in proteins and its coarse texture makes it an excellent face scrub.
Corn flour: Also gluten free, corn flour is rich in zinc, vitamin A and iron. It is also full of fibre that boosts for your digestive system and controls your blood sugar. You can enjoy corn flour puris or also make a halwa with some ghee and jaggery to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Wheat: Chapatis, rotis, puris, paranthas are common in every Indian household. Wheat is full of carbohydrates, and is a good source of energy.
Rice flour: Rice is usually associated with weight gain and deemed unhealthy. Rice is easy to digest and full of carbohydrates which makes it an excellent source of energy. Rice flour is widely used in coastal cuisine in India. Rice bhakhris taste best when teamed with fish and meat curries.
Singhara/ water chestnut flour: This flour is commonly used during fasts and is rich in minerals like potassium and zinc. It is also full of vitamins like vitamin B complex and vitamin E. Singhara puris with some dahi or curd is the tastiest snack while you are fasting.