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Sorghum / Jowar

ചോളം (Cholam) — verify locally

A versatile traditional grain with a mild earthy flavour, available as whole grain or flour for roti, dosa, upma, puttu, porridge and other familiar dishes.

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Goodness in Every Grain

Pure, wholesome goodness packed with natural nutrition—carefully grown.

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Traditional Indian Grain

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Grain & Flour

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Versatile
Everyday Cooking

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What Is This Millet?

A versatile traditional grain for everyday Indian cooking

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is widely known as Jowar in India and is also identified as Cholam in parts of South India. It is sold as whole grain, flour, flakes and prepared mixes, with different cooking methods for each form.
Jowar is used in regional dishes including roti, dosa, upma, puttu, porridge and cooked-grain preparations. White Sorghum has a relatively mild flavour, but texture and cooking behaviour depend on the product form.

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Known by Many Names

Regional names across India

Language	Local Name
Malayalam	ചോളം (Cholam) — verify locally
Tamil	சோளம் (Cholam)
Kannada	ಜೋಳ (Jola)
Telugu	జొన్నలు (Jonnalu)
Hindi	ज्वार (Jowar)
Common trade names	Sorghum / Jowar / Cholam

Our Process

What "unpolished" actually means

Whole Sorghum and Jowar flour can vary naturally in colour, appearance and texture. Preparation and storage differ for whole grain, flour, flakes and ready-to-cook mixes, so follow the instructions for the exact product.

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Whole Grain or Flour

Check whether the product is whole White Sorghum, Jowar flour, flakes or a prepared mix before selecting a recipe.

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Use Product-Specific Directions

Whole grain and flour behave differently, so follow the method tested for the exact All Days product.

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Store It Carefully

Keep whole grain and flour tightly sealed in a clean, dry container and follow the pack's storage and best-before guidance.

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Nutrition

Wholesome by nature

Use the verified All Days product label to understand its energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre and mineral values. Nutritional composition can vary with variety, growing conditions and processing.

Sorghum / Jowar Nutrition — per 100g, raw
Energy	334 kcal
Protein	9.97 g
Total Fat	1.73 g
Dietary Fibre	10.22 g
Carbohydrates	67.68 g
Total Sugars	Approx. 1.3 g
Sodium	5.42 mg
Approximate reference values per 100g of raw Sorghum/Jowar. Values may vary according to variety, growing conditions, processing and batch. Refer to the All Days product label for product-specific nutritional information.

From Kerala Kitchens

Sorghum / Jowar recipes to try at home

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Jowar Roti

ജോവർ റൊട്ടി

A traditional flatbread prepared with Jowar flour using a tested kneading and shaping method.

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Jowar Dosa

ചോളം ദോശ

A batter-based dosa idea using Sorghum with suitable supporting ingredients.

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Sorghum Upma

ചോളം ഉപ്പുമാവ്

A savoury preparation using the appropriate Sorghum grain or processed format.

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Sorghum Puttu

ചോളം പുട്ട്

A Kerala-style steamed preparation made using suitable Sorghum flour and coconut.

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How To Cook

Simple ways to prepare Sorghum

Common Forms — Whole Grain & Flour. Popular Uses — Roti, Dosa, Upma & Puttu

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Choose the Form

Select whole Sorghum, Jowar flour, flakes or a ready-to-cook product for the intended dish.

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Prepare as Directed

Rinse whole grain or measure flour and liquid according to the tested recipe or pack instructions.

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Cook Thoroughly

Use the appropriate method for roti, dosa, upma, puttu or a whole-grain preparation.

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Serve Appropriately

Rest, cool or serve the preparation according to the selected recipe.

See The Difference

Sorghum vs. Pearl Millet & Finger Millet

	Sorghum / Jowar	Pearl Millet / Bajra	Finger Millet / Ragi
Common Indian name	Jowar	Bajra	Ragi
Typical flavour	Mild, earthy	Earthy, nutty	Earthy
Common forms	Grain & flour	Grain & flour	Mostly flour
Common uses	Roti, dosa	Roti, porridge	Puttu, porridge
Preparation	Product-specific	Product-specific	Product-specific

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Visit our Calicut showroom to explore available White Sorghum, Jowar flour and millet-based products, or browse eligible products through the All Days Healthy Living online store.

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Sorghum / Jowar FAQs

Common questions

Yes. Jowar is the widely used Indian name for Sorghum. The grain may also be called Cholam, Jola or Jonnalu in regional languages.

Cholam (ചോളം) is commonly used for Sorghum, though the word may be used broadly in some contexts. Confirm the exact grain using the product label.

White Sorghum refers to Sorghum varieties with pale or white-coloured grain. Product colour and appearance can vary naturally, so refer to the All Days pack for exact identification.

Jowar generally has a mild, slightly earthy flavour. Its final taste and texture depend on whether whole grain, flour or a prepared mix is used.

Not in every recipe. Jowar and wheat behave differently, so use a recipe developed for Jowar or a tested flour blend instead of making an automatic one-to-one substitution.

Cultivated grain Sorghum is generally identified as Sorghum bicolor. Confirm the exact product documentation before publishing species-level information.

Keep the product tightly sealed in a clean, dry container away from heat, moisture and sunlight. Follow the storage directions and best-before date printed on the pack.

Check current availability at All Days Food Ventures, YMCA Cross Road, Calicut, or browse the White Sorghum collection through the All Days Healthy Living online store.