Looking to buy millets in Los Angeles? You'll find a deep range of single millets and millet flours — ragi, foxtail, kodo, jowar, bajra and more — at Anoras Cash N Carry, our Indian and international grocery at 567 S Fairfax Ave in the Fairfax District. Whole grains start around $3.30, most 2 lb bags land between $4 and $11, and we deliver across a 10-mile radius that covers Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City and Koreatown.

Millets are having a real moment in LA kitchens — they're naturally gluten-free, they cook like rice, and they slot into everything from South Indian breakfast to a weeknight khichdi. The catch has always been finding more than one or two kinds in one place. Here's exactly what we stock, how each millet is used, and how to pick the right one.

What are millets, exactly?

Millets are a family of small-seeded ancient grains grown across India for thousands of years — think of them as the original everyday staple before rice and wheat took over the plate. Each one has its own Indian name, texture and best use: ragi (finger millet) goes into porridge and roti, jowar (sorghum) into flatbread, bajra (pearl millet) into winter rotis, and the small millets like foxtail, kodo, little and barnyard cook up fluffy like rice. They're all whole grains, they're all gluten-free, and most are higher in fiber and minerals than polished white rice.

Takeaway: if you can cook rice, you can cook millets — the main choice is whether you want a grain to eat like rice or a flour to make roti and porridge.

Which millets can you buy in Los Angeles at Anoras?

Here's the lineup we carry, with the Indian names most people search for:

• Ragi / finger millet (nachni): the dark, iron-rich millet behind ragi mudde, ragi malt and ragi roti. Try Periyar Ragi Powder (Brown) 500 g from about $3.30 for flour, or Swetha Ragi Millet 2 lb if you want the whole grain to sprout or grind fresh.
• Foxtail millet (kangni / thinai): a light, quick-cooking small millet that's a popular rice swap for pongal, upma and lemon-rice style dishes. We stock Jiva Organics Foxtail Millet 2 lb (organic) around $11.
• Kodo millet (kodra / varagu): nutty and hearty, great in khichdi and pilafs. Find Jiva Organics Kodo Millet 2 lb.
• Jowar / sorghum: the classic flatbread grain. Theo Jowar Millet Flour 453 g is an easy way to start making jowar roti (bhakri) at home from about $4.40.
• Little, barnyard, proso & browntop millets: the small-millet family, sold as 2 lb bags for anyone doing a millet-based diet or rotating grains through the week.
• Millet idli rava: pre-cracked foxtail, barnyard and kodo millet made for millet idli and dosa, so you can swap it straight into your usual batter.

We buy from brands people trust for this category — Jiva Organics, Swetha, Theo and Periyar — so you're getting clean, single-origin grains, not a mystery blend. You can browse the whole grain range in our Lentils & Grains collection and the flours in Flour & Atta.

Takeaway: start with ragi if you want porridge or roti, foxtail if you want a rice replacement, and jowar flour if flatbread is your goal.

Whole millet or millet flour — which should you buy?

It comes down to what you're making. Buy whole millet grains (like foxtail, kodo or little millet) when you want to cook them like rice — rinse, simmer with about 2 to 2.5 parts water, and fluff. Buy millet flour (ragi, jowar, bajra) when you're making roti, bhakri, cheela or porridge. If you cook a lot, a bag of whole grain plus a home flour mill gives you the freshest flour, but pre-milled flours like our ragi and jowar are the low-effort way in.

Takeaway: grains for rice-style meals, flour for breads and porridge — and it's fine to keep both in the pantry.

How do you cook millets?

A few reliable starting points:

• Rice swap: 1 cup foxtail or little millet to about 2–2.5 cups water, simmer 12–15 minutes, rest covered. Serve under dal or curry.
• Millet pongal or khichdi: cook foxtail or kodo millet with moong dal, cumin, ginger and ghee for a soft, comforting one-pot meal.
• Ragi porridge (malt): whisk ragi flour into water or milk, cook until it thickens, sweeten with jaggery — a classic breakfast.
• Jowar or bajra roti: knead the flour with warm water, pat into rounds, cook on a hot tawa. No yeast, no gluten, just practice.
• Millet idli & dosa: swap millet idli rava for the rava or rice in your usual batter and ferment as normal.

Takeaway: treat small millets like rice and millet flours like atta, and you can't go far wrong.

Are millets gluten-free and good for blood sugar?

Yes — all true millets (ragi, jowar, bajra, foxtail, kodo, little, barnyard, proso and browntop) are naturally gluten-free, which is why so many people in LA reach for them as a wheat and rice alternative. They're whole grains with more fiber than polished white rice, and many carry a lower glycemic index, which is part of why millets are popular with people watching their blood sugar. That said, we're a grocery store, not a clinic — if you're managing a specific health condition, it's worth checking with your doctor or dietitian about what fits your plan.

Takeaway: millets are a solid gluten-free, high-fiber swap for rice and wheat, but personal nutrition advice should come from a professional.

Where's the closest place to buy millets in LA?

Anoras Cash N Carry is at 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, in the Fairfax District near Mid-Wilshire — a short drive from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City and Koreatown. We're open daily 10 AM to 9 PM, so you can come browse the grains and flours in person and ask us which millet fits what you're cooking.

Prefer delivery? We deliver 10 AM to 8 PM within a 10-mile radius, with a $35.97 minimum order and a $7.98 delivery fee — and delivery is free on orders over $99, which is easy to hit when you're stocking a few millets, some dal and a bag of atta. Start on our homepage or jump straight into Lentils & Grains.

Takeaway: for most of central and west LA, we're the closest place stocking this many millets under one roof — in store or delivered.

Millets in Los Angeles: FAQs

Where can I buy ragi flour in Los Angeles?

Anoras Cash N Carry on Fairfax carries ragi (finger millet) flour, like Periyar Ragi Powder, plus whole ragi grain. If you want the full breakdown, see our guide on where to buy ragi flour in Los Angeles.

What is the difference between ragi, jowar and bajra?

Ragi is finger millet (dark, iron-rich, used for porridge and roti), jowar is sorghum (pale, used for soft bhakri flatbread), and bajra is pearl millet (grey, hearty, popular for winter rotis). All three are gluten-free and sold as flour.

Are your millets organic?

Some are — our Jiva Organics foxtail and kodo millets are certified organic, and we carry other single millets and flours alongside them so you can choose. Browse the range in Lentils & Grains and Flour & Atta.

Do you deliver millets in Los Angeles?

Yes. We deliver 10 AM to 8 PM within a 10-mile radius of our Fairfax store, with a $35.97 minimum and $7.98 delivery fee — free over $99.

How do I cook millet like rice?

Rinse 1 cup of a small millet such as foxtail or little millet, simmer with 2 to 2.5 cups water for 12–15 minutes, then rest it covered for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.

Everything above reflects what we stock at Anoras Cash N Carry; brands and sizes can change, so call us at 323-272-3617 if you're after a specific millet.