LAXMI Jowar Idli Premix, 1 kg

A 1 kg pack of jowar idli premix from LAXMI, made by Bhagyalaxmi SHG in Akola district, Maharashtra. Jowar is sorghum, the grain most Maharashtrian homes know as jwari and eat as bhakri. Here it goes into idli instead.

What to expect

Jowar idli will not look or taste quite like a plain rice idli. Expect a slightly darker colour and a more grainy, earthy taste. If your family has never had a millet idli, make a small batch first.

What the listing tells us, and what it doesn't

The listing names the grain, the pack size and the producer. It does not list the full ingredients or the method, so check the pack before you start: how much water or curd the mix needs, whether the batter needs to rest or ferment, and how long to steam. Whether the mix also contains rice or udid dal alongside the jowar will be on the label.

Good to know

• 1 kg is a family-size pack. Once opened, keep it airtight and away from moisture.
• You will need idli moulds and a steamer or pressure cooker without the whistle.
• Read the delivered pack for the full ingredient list and dates.

Confused by jowar, jwari and the other millet names? Our guide to Maharashtra's millet names sorts them out.