Little millet (Panicum sumatrense) is one of the small millets cultivated in dryland agriculture and is known for its ability to grow in low rainfall conditions and marginal soils. It is considered a hardy crop suited to rainfed farming systems and short growing seasons. The grain used for this flour is grown using natural farming practices without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Source: FAO / ICRISAT
In many households, little millet flour is used to prepare flatbreads, porridge, and various traditional grain-based dishes. The flour can be used on its own or mixed with other flours for everyday cooking. It is suitable for a variety of traditional recipes where millet flour is used.
According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), little millet is a source of carbohydrates and also contains protein, dietary fibre, and minerals such as iron. These nutrients are naturally present in the grain and remain part of the flour after milling. Source: Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN)
Choosing naturally grown little millet flour means the grain is produced without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and processed into flour without large-scale industrial refining. Buying directly from farmers supports millet cultivation and dryland farming systems and helps maintain traditional grain diversity.
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables — ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad

