A Traditional Millet Grain
Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum) is one of the cultivated millet species and has been grown for thousands of years across Asia and Europe. It belongs to the grass family Poaceae, which includes many cereal crops such as rice, wheat, and maize.
Millets like Proso Millet have historically been cultivated in different agricultural systems because they can grow in varied climatic conditions.
Nutritional Context
According to the Indian Food Composition Tables published by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, millets are whole grains that provide:
• Complex carbohydrates
• Dietary fibre
• Minerals such as iron
Proso Millet, like other millets, is naturally gluten-free, meaning it does not contain the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye.
The Kalsubai Millets Product
At Kalsubai Millets, our Proso Millet is sourced from farmers who cultivate traditional grains. The grains are cleaned and packed for everyday cooking, making it easier to include millet grains in home meals.
Using millets in cooking allows households to incorporate traditional grains alongside other cereals.
How to Use Proso Millet
Proso Millet can be cooked and used in place of rice or other grains.
Common ways to prepare it include:
• Millet Khichdi with lentils
• Millet Upma
• Millet Pulao with vegetables
• Simple cooked millet served with dal or curry
Its quick cooking time makes it suitable for regular meals.
Sources
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — Research on millet crops in India
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) — Publications on millets and traditional cereal crops

