{"id":3351,"date":"2023-12-13T18:31:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=3351"},"modified":"2023-12-13T18:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:47:47","slug":"discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings","title":{"rendered":"Discover Karo Ancient Grains Jo Use Hoti Hain Indian Cooking Mein"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some grains that many people are unaware of in the vast scope of Indian cooking. These ancient grains have been a staple of Indian cuisine for centuries and are noteworthy for a variety of reasons. Let&#8217;s explore them together and discover why they&#8217;re so vital to our health and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Ancient_Grains_That_Add_Their_Special_Touch_to_Indian_Cooking\" title=\"Ancient Grains That Add Their Special Touch to Indian Cooking\">Ancient Grains That Add Their Special Touch to Indian Cooking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Sorghum_%E2%80%93_Jowar_A_Resilient_Ancient_Grain\" title=\"Sorghum &#8211; Jowar: A Resilient Ancient Grain\">Sorghum &#8211; Jowar: A Resilient Ancient Grain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#About\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#How_We_Use_It\" title=\"How We Use It:\">How We Use It:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Good_Stuff_Inside\" title=\"Good Stuff Inside:\">Good Stuff Inside:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Barnyard_Millet_%E2%80%93_Sanwa_Tiny_but_Powerful\" title=\"Barnyard Millet &#8211; Sanwa: Tiny but Powerful\">Barnyard Millet &#8211; Sanwa: Tiny but Powerful<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#About-2\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#How_We_Use_It-2\" title=\"How We Use It:\">How We Use It:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Good_Stuff_Inside-2\" title=\"Good Stuff Inside:\">Good Stuff Inside:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Buckwheat_%E2%80%93_Kuttu_Not_Wheat_But_Still_Good\" title=\"Buckwheat &#8211; Kuttu: Not Wheat, But Still Good\">Buckwheat &#8211; Kuttu: Not Wheat, But Still Good<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#About-3\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#How_We_Use_It-3\" title=\"How We Use It:\">How We Use It:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Good_Stuff_Inside-3\" title=\"Good Stuff Inside:\">Good Stuff Inside:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Foxtail_Millet_%E2%80%93_Kangni_Making_a_Comeback\" title=\"Foxtail Millet &#8211; Kangni: Making a Comeback\">Foxtail Millet &#8211; Kangni: Making a Comeback<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#About-4\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#How_We_Use_It-4\" title=\"How We Use It:\">How We Use It:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Good_Stuff_Inside-4\" title=\"Good Stuff Inside:\">Good Stuff Inside:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Enjoy_traditional_meals_on_train_with_Zoop\" title=\"Enjoy traditional meals on train with Zoop\">Enjoy traditional meals on train with Zoop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/discover-ancient-grains-in-indian-cookings\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Grains_That_Add_Their_Special_Touch_to_Indian_Cooking\"><\/span><b>Ancient Grains That Add Their Special Touch to Indian Cooking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-Dec-1200x630-for-content1-.webp\" alt=\"Food in train and indian cooking methods and grains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorghum_%E2%80%93_Jowar_A_Resilient_Ancient_Grain\"><\/span><b>Sorghum &#8211; Jowar: A Resilient Ancient Grain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><b>About:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorghum, also known as Jowar, has been around for more than 3000 years. It originated in Africa and thrives in harsh environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Use_It\"><\/span><b>How We Use It:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jowar is used to make a flatbread called &#8220;Jowar Roti&#8221; in India. This bread is gluten-free and packed with nutrients. Jowar is also used to make oatmeal, dosas, and beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Stuff_Inside\"><\/span><b>Good Stuff Inside:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jowar contains fibre, protein, and other nutrients that help maintain our blood sugar stable. It is beneficial to diabetics and a healthy choice for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barnyard_Millet_%E2%80%93_Sanwa_Tiny_but_Powerful\"><\/span><b>Barnyard Millet &#8211; Sanwa: Tiny but Powerful<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><b>About:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanwa, or barnyard millet, is an Asian plant that has been around for a long time. Even though it&#8217;s little, it&#8217;s packed with high nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Use_It-2\"><\/span><b>How We Use It:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Indian cooking, Sanwa is used in a variety of recipes, particularly during religious fasting periods. It complements oatmeal, pulao, dosas, and flatbreads wonderfully, and enhances the flavor of our food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Stuff_Inside-2\"><\/span><b>Good Stuff Inside:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanwa is high in iron, calcium, and fibre. It is beneficial for people who need a gluten-free diet, as well as for weight and blood sugar control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-delivery-in-train\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Final-1080x90-cta.webp\" alt=\"Order Food in train delivered to your seat\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buckwheat_%E2%80%93_Kuttu_Not_Wheat_But_Still_Good\"><\/span><b>Buckwheat &#8211; Kuttu: Not Wheat, But Still Good<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><b>About:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the similar names, Buckwheat is not actually linked to wheat. It originated in Central Asia and has been in India for a long time since.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Use_It-3\"><\/span><b>How We Use It:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat flour, also known as Kuttu, is used during festivals and Hindu fasting days. Kuttu Ki Puri, Kutte Ke Pakode and Kuttu Ka Dosa are the commonly prepared specialties among Indians. However, it can also be used in everyday meals such as pancakes, oatmeal, and noodles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Stuff_Inside-3\"><\/span><b>Good Stuff Inside:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat is high in fibre and nutrients, including amino acids and minerals. It&#8217;s healthy to include in our diets and helpful for our hearts too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-Dec-1200x630-for-content2-.webp\" alt=\"Cooked buckwheat or kuttu grains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foxtail_Millet_%E2%80%93_Kangni_Making_a_Comeback\"><\/span><b>Foxtail Millet &#8211; Kangni: Making a Comeback<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><b>About:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kangni, or Foxtail Millet, has a long history in traditional cultivation. People are now rediscovering its health benefits as it makes a comeback.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Use_It-4\"><\/span><b>How We Use It:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foxtail Millet is a diverse ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet food items. It has a mellow and nutty flavor that compliments a variety of foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Stuff_Inside-4\"><\/span><b>Good Stuff Inside:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kangni is beneficial to digestion and also aids in blood sugar regulation. It provides vital nutrients such as magnesium and phosphorus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-Dec-1200x630-for-content3-.webp\" alt=\"Indian fasting food contains grain food to help with strict diet\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_traditional_meals_on_train_with_Zoop\"><\/span><b>Enjoy traditional meals on train with Zoop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/e-catering\"><b>IRCTC&#8217;s official e-catering partner<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Zoop is the go-to application for ordering yummy meals on trains without any hassle. With Zoop, enjoy your favorite traditional meals on train with just a few clicks. It also allows you to track your food in real-time, and offers special features like &#8211; setting dietary preferences, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/group-food-order-in-train\"><b>ordering food in bulk<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for large groups, adding <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/offers\"><b>discounts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your order, and so on. Zoop partners exclusively with <\/span><b>FSSAI-approved restaurants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring safe, fresh and hygienic food availability on trains. Now, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\"><b>meals on train<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not just a necessity but an experience with top quality assurance!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us not forget the grains that have been with us for a very long time as we look at the various grains used in Indian cooking. They are not only delicious but are also beneficial to our health. Using these ancient grains in our meals ties us to our heritage and allows us to experience the rich spectrum of Indian cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional meals on train with ancient grains &amp; cooking methods are now just a few clicks away and your order will be delivered right to your train seat. So, &#8220;Zoop it&#8221; now and plan your meals just as you plan your journeys to unravel the magic of traditional Indian cooking as you travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/zoop-india-order-food-in-train\/id6445911264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta.webp\" alt=\"Download the Zoop App now from Google Play Store &amp; Apple App Store\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Janiye unn special aur ancient grains ke baare mein jo Indian cooking ko banati hain damdaar!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[137,135,139,138,307,145,143,382],"tags":[87,273,274,94],"class_list":["post-3351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-catering","category-festival-trains","category-food-on-train","category-irctc","category-jain-travelers","category-popular-indian-food","category-train-travel-during-festivals","category-train-travel-in-winters","tag-book-food-in-train","tag-fasting-food-in-train","tag-indian-fasting","tag-irctc-e-catering"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3351"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3360,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3351\/revisions\/3360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}