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Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is one of the small millets cultivated in dryland agriculture and is known for its short growing season and low water requirement. It is considered a hardy crop suitable for rainfed farming systems and is traditionally cultivated in semi-arid regions. The grain used for this flour is grown using natural farming practices without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Source: FAO / ICRISAT

In many households, proso millet flour can be used to make bhakri, thalipeeth, dosa, and porridge. The flour can also be mixed with other flours to make rotis or used in traditional recipes where millet flour is required. It is commonly used in everyday cooking as well as for fasting foods in some regions.

According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), proso 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 when the grain is milled. Source: Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN)

Choosing naturally grown proso 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