Why Jau Atta Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen Pantry

Most of us grew up eating wheat rotis every single day, but lately, I've been experimenting with jau atta to see if it actually lives up to the hype. Honestly, for the longest time, barley—which is what "jau" is—was just something people drank as "barley water" when they were feeling under the weather. But using the flour version in actual cooking? That's a whole different ball game. It's funny how we often overlook the grains our grandparents swore by, only to rediscover them years later as "superfoods." ...

May 17, 2026 · 6 min · Yuko Kuensell