Bajra (Millet) Hindi Name: Bajra (Millet)Parts: FruitsBotanical Name: PENNISETUM TYPHOIDESFamily name: Standarization: Description: millet IS A GENERAL TERM OF GRASSES YIELDING SMALL SEEDED EDIBLE GRAINS, GROWN PRODOMINANTLY IN THE DRY AREAS OF THE FAR EAST, AND IN AFRICA.THEY ARE LOWER Protein BUT RICHER IN FAT THAN WHEAT, THUS THEY ARE COMPARABALE WITH RICH IN NUTIRITIONAL STATUES.MILLETS MAY BE FERMENTED TO MAKE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. MILLETS MAY BE BOILED AND CONSUMED WHOLE. IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE THE grains ARE GROUND INTO MEAL WHICH IS USED FOR MAKING A FAT, HEAVY bread OR FOR PORRIDGE. IN THE WEST IT IS USED PRINCIPALLY AS ANIMAL FEED, IN PARTICULAR FOR Poultry AND OTHER BIRDS.