Barnyard Millet (Khalihan Bajar)

Barnyard Millet (Khalihan Bajar) Local Name: Madira/Jhangora Botanical Name: Echinochloa Frumentacea Barnyard millet is used as a substitute for rice in the Uttranchal hills. Many hill folks in the Garhwal region of the state use jhangora for pudding. Incidentally, the Jhangora species is very similar to Kinua the ancient food of the 'Incas'. Kinda is very popular as a health food in Europe. It grows at a height of 400-2100m above sea level. NUTRITIONAL CONSTITUENTS (per 100gms) Protein: 6.2 gms Fat: 2.2 gms Carbohydrates: 65.5 gms Calcium: 20 mg Iron: 2.9 gms phosphorus : 280 mg Calories: 307 Fiber: 9.8 gms Vitamin B & C