Multigrain atta ingredients in Hindi are: gehu ka atta (गेहूं का आटा - wheat flour), ragi/nachni (रागी/नाचनी - finger millet), jowar (ज्वार - sorghum), bajra (बाजरा - pearl millet), besan (बेसन - gram flour), alsi (अलसी - flaxseed), and sometimes chana dal (चना दाल - split chickpea) and soya atta (सोया आटा - soy flour). A quality multigrain atta contains 5-7 different grain and legume flours blended to provide a broader nutritional profile than any single grain alone. This guide maps every common multigrain atta ingredient across 10 Indian languages and provides the nutritional contribution of each.
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Multigrain Atta Ingredients: The Complete Name Map
|
Ingredient (English) |
Hindi |
Kannada |
Tamil |
Telugu |
Marathi |
Gujarati |
Bengali |
|
Wheat flour |
Gehu ka atta |
Godhi hittu |
Gothumai maavu |
Godhuma pindi |
Gahu peeth |
Ghau no lot |
Gomoer ata |
|
Finger millet (ragi) |
Nachni / Mandua |
Ragi hittu |
Kezhvaragu maavu |
Ragulu pindi |
Nachni peeth |
Nagli no lot |
Mandua ata |
|
Sorghum (jowar) |
Jowar ka atta |
Jola hittu |
Cholam maavu |
Jonna pindi |
Jwariche peeth |
Jowar no lot |
Jowar ata |
|
Pearl millet (bajra) |
Bajre ka atta |
Sajje hittu |
Kambu maavu |
Sajja pindi |
Bajriche peeth |
Bajri no lot |
Bajra ata |
|
Gram flour (besan) |
Besan |
Kadale hittu |
Kadalai maavu |
Senaga pindi |
Besan |
Chana no lot |
Besoner guro |
|
Flaxseed |
Alsi |
Agase |
Ali virai |
Avise ginjalu |
Jawas |
Alsi |
Tisi |
|
Soy flour |
Soya atta |
Soya hittu |
Soya maavu |
Soya pindi |
Soya peeth |
Soya lot |
Soyabin ata |
|
Barley |
Jau |
Jave |
Barliarisi |
Yava |
Jav |
Jav |
Jab |
|
Oat flour |
Jai ka atta |
Oat hittu |
Oat maavu |
Oat pindi |
Oat peeth |
Oat lot |
Oat ata |
What Each Ingredient Contributes
|
Ingredient |
Protein (g/100g) |
Key Contribution |
Why It Is Added |
Ideal % in Blend |
|
Wheat flour |
11.8 |
Gluten (roti structure), protein |
Base flour for binding and elasticity |
40-50% |
|
Ragi (nachni) |
7.3 |
Calcium: 344 mg |
Bone health; highest calcium of any cereal |
10-15% |
|
Jowar |
10.4 |
Magnesium: 171 mg |
Muscle function; protein boost |
10-15% |
|
Bajra |
11.6 |
Iron: 8.0 mg |
Anaemia prevention; protein |
10-15% |
|
Besan |
22.5 |
Protein: 22.5 g |
Lysine (amino acid wheat lacks) |
5-10% |
|
Alsi (flaxseed) |
18.3 |
Omega-3 ALA |
Anti-inflammatory; heart health |
3-5% |
|
Soy flour |
36.5 |
Protein: 36.5 g |
Highest protein boost; isoflavones |
3-5% |
|
Oat flour |
13.2 |
Beta-glucan fibre |
Cholesterol reduction; satiety |
5-10% |
|
Barley flour |
11.5 |
Beta-glucan fibre |
Cholesterol reduction; low GI |
5-10% |
Ideal Multigrain Atta Ratios
For general health:
Wheat 45% + Ragi 15% + Jowar 15% + Bajra 10% + Besan 10% + Alsi 5%
For diabetes management:
Khapli wheat 40% + Jowar 20% + Ragi 15% + Bajra 10% + Besan 10% + Alsi 5%
For maximum protein:
Wheat 35% + Besan 20% + Soy flour 10% + Jowar 15% + Bajra 10% + Alsi 5% + Oats 5%
For weight loss:
Wheat 30% + Ragi 20% + Jowar 20% + Bajra 15% + Besan 10% + Alsi 5%
How to Read a Multigrain Atta Label
FSSAI mandates ingredients in descending order by weight. If "wheat flour" is listed first and constitutes 80%+ of the blend, the product is essentially wheat atta with token additions - not genuinely multigrain. Look for brands that declare specific percentages.
|
Label Indicator |
Quality Assessment |
|
Specific % declared for each grain |
Good transparency; trustworthy |
|
Ingredients listed without % |
Acceptable if wheat is not overwhelming |
|
"Multigrain premix" as a single ingredient |
Poor - hides actual composition |
|
Wheat flour is >80% of the blend |
Not genuinely multigrain |
|
Contains maida or refined flour |
Avoid - undermines the purpose |
For the complete quality assessment guide, see our [multigrain atta benefits article].
DIY Multigrain Atta Recipe (Home Blending)
Ingredients (for 1 kg):
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Whole wheat flour (stone-ground): 450 g
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Ragi flour: 150 g
-
Jowar flour: 150 g
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Bajra flour: 100 g
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Besan (gram flour): 100 g
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Flaxseed powder: 50 g
Method: Mix all flours thoroughly in a large bowl or food-safe container. Sieve once through a wide-mesh sieve to integrate evenly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Use within 2 months (flaxseed oxidises faster than grain flours).
Organic Mandya offers individual [ragi flour], [jowar flour], [bajra flour], and [whole wheat atta] for home blending - all stone-ground, single-origin, FSSAI certified.
About This Article
Sources: ICMR Indian Food Composition Tables 2017; FSSAI labelling regulations; ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines 2024.
FAQs
Q1. What are the multigrain atta ingredients in Hindi?
The common multigrain atta ingredients in Hindi are: gehu ka atta (गेहूं - wheat), ragi/nachni (रागी/नाचनी - finger millet), jowar (ज्वार - sorghum), bajra (बाजरा - pearl millet), besan (बेसन - gram flour), alsi (अलसी - flaxseed), and sometimes soya atta (सोया - soy flour) and jau (जौ - barley). A quality multigrain atta contains 5-7 of these ingredients with at least 40% millet/legume content.
Q2. What is the best ratio for multigrain atta?
For general health: wheat 45% + ragi 15% + jowar 15% + bajra 10% + besan 10% + flaxseed 5%. For diabetes: replace regular wheat with khapli wheat and increase millet proportions. For maximum protein, increase besan to 20% and add soy flour at 10%.
Q3. Can I make multigrain atta at home?
Yes - home blending is often better quality and cheaper than branded multigrain atta. Buy individual stone-ground flours, mix in your preferred ratio, and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. This gives complete control over grain proportions and quality.
Q4. Is multigrain atta gluten-free?
No - most multigrain atta contains wheat flour (40-50%) and therefore contains gluten. For gluten-free multigrain flour, blend only millets and legume flours: jowar 30% + ragi 25% + bajra 20% + besan 15% + foxtail millet 10%. This is safe for celiac disease.
