Keep it Healthy: Tasty Products made from Millets by Indian Brands

Since ancient times, Indians have been consuming millets in various forms. Major millets like jowar (sorghum) and bajra (pearl millet) are widely used. Not to forget, several regions, according to the climate and cuisine, make use of minor millets. These include ragi (finger millet), kangni (foxtail millet), kutki (little millet), kodo millet, sawan/jhangora (barnyard millet), cheena (proso millet/common millet), and korale (brown top millet). They knew how nutritious millets are and now the newer generation is waking up to the benefits of eating millets. Today, with the food industry’s growth, brands are bringing millet-based products to every corner of the nation. And they come in fun categories like millet noodles, pancakes and so much more. So here’s a list of some yummy millet products by Indian brands that are available in the market.

Pancake Mix by Mille

At Mille, they make delicious products using supergrains like millets, lentils and legumes that are gluten-free, high-protein, fibre-rich, and inherently climate-smart. The brand, founded by Maghana Narayan, Shauravi Malik and Umang Bhattacharya, uses 100% whole grain. The Classic Millet Pancake Mix has mung and pea protein. Mille says that the product has 2.1x protein, 4x fibre, 96% less sugar and 17% less carbs in comparison to other regular pancake mixes. It is loaded with supergrains such as Sorghum, Oats, Amaranth, Foxtail Millet (Kangni), mung bean protein and flax seed powder. It also says that the pancake mixes have no atta, no maida and no refined sugar. The pancake mix comes in flavours like banana chocochip, chocolate and blueberry as well.

Price: Rs. 275 for 250 gms

Bajra Millet Chivda by Millet Amma

Ruchika Bhuwalka’s passion for healthy eating and supporting local farmers led to the creation of Millet Amma. The brand has appeared on Shark Tank India’s season 3 episode. Their millet product line currently comprises nearly 40 products including batters, mixes, pizza base, lavash, cookies, grains, flours, and more. The Bajra Millet Chivda is a tasty substitute for the fried and oily snacks most of us consume with chai in the evening. It is suitable for a gluten-free, vegan diet. This snack contains 12.72% protein and claims to be rich in antioxidants.

Price: Rs. 150 for 250 gms

Millet MLK by Nourish You

Founded by Rakesh Kilaru, Nourish You was born with the vision of creating a healthier world by offering nutritious superfoods that are sustainably sourced and remunerative for farmers. The Millet MLK is a vegan “milk” made from a blissful blend of homegrown millets like ragi, jowar, bajra and oats. The millets power the “milk” with a healthy dose of nutrition, and the oats add a rich creamy texture. The label claims that the product contains calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.

Price: Rs. 299 for 1 litre

Chilla Premix by Nature’s Soul

Arjun Sahni, the founder of Nature’s Soul, is an engineer who sells organic products. He spent 5 months exploring the slopes and fields of Uttarakhand and Himachal scouting for the best of nature that he wanted to provide his consumers. The Energy Boost Bajra Instant Chilla Premix, according to the brand, is specially designed to help maintain your blood sugar and cholesterol at healthy levels, while the rich antioxidants support your immunity, skin, hair, gut, and heart health. They promise that this product is gluten free, has no trans fat, no MSG and no added preservatives.

Price: Rs. 149 for 270 gms

Jowar Soup Instant Premix by Haritha Foods

Inspired by the ancient grain, millet, Haritha Foods set out to create a range of wholesome products that not only satisfy hunger but also nourish the body from within. They claim to meticulously select the finest ingredients and recipes for their millet-based products. The Jowar Soup Instant Premix is both gluten-free and tangy. Haritha Foods promises that the low-calorie, high-fibre jowar soup aids weight loss by keeping you full longer.

Price: Rs. 95 for 100 gms

Upma Mix by Bliss Tree

Sri Velavan Agro, a Tiruchi based manufacturer in India, founded Bliss Tree with the process from ‘Farm To Fork’. They are the manufacturers and the only company from Tamil Nadu to manufacture the largest number of millet products under the categories like ready to cook and ready to eat. Apart from grains, they have a wide range of millet-based products. The Blisstree Mille Upma Mix contains kodo, little and barnyard millets.

Price: Rs. 100 for 300 gms

Millet Noodles by Slurrp Farm

Meghana Narayan, Shauravi Malik and Umang Bhattacharyya also own Slurrp Farm that are currently famous for their millet noodles. The brand was born from the concern of two mothers who realised that the current food system is broken, and requires innovation and creativity to re-introduce sustainable, nutrient dense and diverse ingredients back into children’s diet. The Millet Noodles - Curry Masala is a sun-dried milled-based product. It has zero maida, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, trans fat or cholesterol.

Price: Rs. 129 for 192 gms

Multigrain Millet Rusk by Nutribee

Nutribee is a women-run enterprise, started by a mother-daughter duo. It was born out of the idea to provide delicious and wholesome food products, free from preservatives, high in nutrition and healthy. The Multigrain Millet Rusk - Moringa Leaf is claimed to be made with 100% organic whole wheat and 4 power-packed millets - ragi, foxtail millet, kodo millet and small millet. There are no preservatives, artificial flavours, no refined flour or refined sugar in it. And it’s vegan!

Price: Rs. 260 for 400 gms

Pizza Crust by Gobbleright

This vegan and gluten-free brand is set out on a mission to provide delicious and nutritious alternatives without compromising on flavour. From flavourful chickpea wraps to wholesome pizza crusts, Gobbleright has a good range of millet-based products. The Innocent Pizza Crust is a protein-packed, low-carb pizza base made of jowar and sattu flour. 

Price: Rs. 245 for a pack of 2

Pasta by Cook Garden

Cook Garden claims to bring the best from nature’s garden, turning it into a bowl of happiness. They believe in making each day and meal a joyful experience. The MultiGrain & Foxnut Pasta is a blend of various grains like ragi, jowar, bajra, soya, and semolina. The brand claims that it has a powerful punch of essential nutrients like fibre, vitamins, and protein. It doesn't have maida or trans fat and is free from preservatives and cholesterol.

Price: Rs. 599 for 600 gms