Proso Millet (Panivaragu), Gluten-free Whole Grain

Proso millet, known as panivaragu in Tamil, is one of the most underrated grains in the Indian kitchen. Gluten-free, light on the stomach, and quick to cook, it is a wholesome everyday grain that fits naturally into rice dishes, porridges, dosas, and khichdi. Once a staple across rural South India, panivaragu is now making a quiet comeback among households looking for nutritious alternatives to polished white rice.

Why Proso Millet

• High protein content of approximately 12.5g per 100g, comparable to wheat
• Low glycaemic index of around 52.7, ideal for diabetics and weight management
• Rich in magnesium and potassium for healthy blood pressure and heart function
• Good source of phosphorus and calcium for bone strength
• Naturally gluten-free and easy to digest
• B vitamins including niacin support energy metabolism and nervous system health

If you are looking to buy proso millet that is truly unpolished and chemical-free, our whole grain panivaragu is stone-cleaned and carefully sourced. No bleaching, no polishing, no additives.

How to Use

Proso millet cooks faster than most grains and has a mild, slightly nutty flavour. Use it as a direct substitute for rice, cook into a soft morning porridge, grind into flour for dosas and rotis, or prepare as a light khichdi with moong dal and vegetables. Cook with cold-pressed gingelly oil for authentic South Indian flavour.

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Pair panivaragu with foxtail millet (thinai) or barnyard millet (kuthiraivali) for a balanced millet rotation. For ready-to-cook millet breakfasts, our foxtail millet pongal mix and millet health mix are quick and wholesome options.

Weight: 500g | No preservatives. No artificial colour. No added flavour.