Barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) is one of the small millets cultivated in dryland farming systems and is known for its short growing season and adaptability to low-input agriculture. It is considered a hardy crop suitable for rainfed farming and marginal soils. The grain used for this flour is grown using natural farming practices without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Source: FAO / ICRISAT
In many households, barnyard millet flour is used to make bhakri, thalipeeth, dosa, and porridge. It is also commonly used during fasting to prepare dishes such as bhagar, thalipeeth, and pancakes. The flour can be mixed with other flours or used on its own for traditional millet recipes.
According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), barnyard 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 barnyard 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

