Proso Millet – Quick-Cooking High-Protein Millet (Baragu)

Description

Quick-cooking and mildly sweet, proso millet is the busy kitchen’s friend — a protein-rich small millet that’s ready in minutes. Known as baragu in Karnataka and one of the siridhanya grains, its pale, nutty seeds make a light porridge or a satisfying upma without keeping you waiting. Grown chemical-free, the ancient way.

In your kitchen

A speedy, protein-rich base for porridge, upma and a fast weekday millet bowl.

How to cook it

• No soaking needed — just rinse.
• Cook 1 cup millet to 2.5 cups water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
• Ideal for fast weekday millet bowls, upma and breakfast porridge.

Why you’ll love it

• Chemical-Free – Grown and processed without synthetic pesticides or chemicals
• Gluten-Free – Naturally gluten-free, suitable for gluten-sensitive diets
• High in Protein – A good plant-based protein source for everyday strength
• High in Fibre – Dietary fibre that supports healthy digestion and keeps you fuller
• Low GI – A low-glycemic choice that fits a blood-sugar-conscious plate
• Keeps You Fuller – Slow-release energy that keeps you satisfied for longer

Frequently asked questions

Does proso millet really need no soaking?
Correct — it’s the quickest millet in the siridhanya family. Rinse and cook, and you have a fluffy, mildly sweet grain in the time it takes to make the curry.

How does it compare to foxtail millet?
Both are high-protein. Proso is faster and slightly sweeter; foxtail is nuttier and the more traditional rice replacement. Many households keep both — proso for weekdays, foxtail for full meals.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Best used within 6 months of packing.

The Krish Royal Organics promise

Sourced direct from farmers who grow without synthetic chemicals. Certified under NPOP (India Organic), FSSAI, APEDA, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018. Freshly packed in small batches.