Organic Pearl Millet 500g

Dhatu Organic Pearl Millet (Bajra) — India's Iron Powerhouse Grain for Energy & Strength

Pearl Millet — Bajra (Pennisetum glaucum) — is India's most widely grown millet, the backbone of traditional diets in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and across the arid northwest. For thousands of years it was known as the "workers' grain" — the fuel that sustained hard physical labour in extreme heat — and modern nutritional science confirms its power: Pearl Millet contains 8 times more iron than white rice, making it one of the most iron-dense foods in any kitchen.

Dhatu's Organic Bajra is certified organic, sourced from traditional dryland farming regions and delivered whole and minimally processed — retaining the full iron, calcium and energy density that made this grain the foundation of Indian agricultural communities for millennia.

The Iron Advantage — 8x More Than Rice

White rice provides approximately 0.8mg iron per 100g. Pearl Millet provides 8mg per 100g — a 10-fold difference. For the 51% of Indian women and 58% of children under 5 with iron deficiency anaemia, this is not a marginal nutritional difference — it is potentially life-changing. Unlike iron supplements which can cause digestive discomfort, Pearl Millet's iron is delivered in a whole-food matrix with co-factors that support absorption, including vitamin C-rich accompaniments in traditional Indian cooking.

Complete Nutritional Profile

• Single ingredient: Organic Pearl Millet / Bajra (Pennisetum glaucum)
• 8mg iron per 100g — 44% RDA; among the highest iron foods in Indian cuisine
• 42mg calcium per 100g — 4% RDA; better than white rice, supports bones and muscle
• High protein: 11.6g per 100g — excellent for vegetarians seeking plant protein
• Energy-dense: 361 kcal per 100g — provides sustained energy for physical work and active lifestyles
• Dietary fibre: 1.3g per 100g (whole grain; higher in unpolished form)
• Zinc: 3.1mg per 100g (28% RDA) — among the highest zinc foods in grains
• Magnesium: 114mg per 100g — supports cardiovascular health, muscle function and sleep
• Niacin (B3): 2.8mg per 100g — important for energy metabolism and cholesterol management
• Naturally gluten-free — safe for coeliac disease
• Certified organic — NPOP certified

Pearl Millet for Athletes & Active Individuals

The combination of high iron (for oxygen-carrying capacity), high zinc (for testosterone production and muscle repair), high magnesium (for ATP energy production and muscle relaxation) and dense calories makes Pearl Millet uniquely suited to active individuals. Traditional Rajasthani wrestlers and farmers consumed Bajra rotis as their primary fuel — a practice validated by modern sports nutrition's emphasis on whole-grain, mineral-dense carbohydrates for sustained performance.

Pearl Millet & Heart Health

Pearl Millet is rich in lignans — plant compounds that are converted by gut bacteria to enterolactone, which is associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Multiple epidemiological studies link whole millet consumption with lower rates of cardiovascular events. The magnesium content additionally supports healthy blood pressure by relaxing arterial walls.

How to Cook Bajra

Bajra rotis (the classic): Add hot water gradually to Bajra flour, kneading to a soft dough. Pat into thick rotis by hand (rolling is difficult without gluten) or use a roti press. Cook on a tawa over medium-high heat, pressing gently. Traditionally eaten with ghee, jaggery and raw onion or with mustard leaf (sarson ka saag). The combination of ghee and Bajra significantly increases fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

Bajra khichdi: Use whole Pearl Millet with moong dal, turmeric, ghee and rock salt. This traditional Rajasthani winter dish is highly nutritious and warming.

Bajra porridge: Boil whole or broken Pearl Millet in 3x water for 25–30 minutes. Add milk, jaggery and ghee — a traditional energy-rich breakfast for children and postpartum women.

Bajra upma: Coarsely grind and use like broken wheat (daliya) for upma with vegetables.

About Dhatu Organics

Dhatu Organics sources certified organic millets from traditional farming communities across India. Every batch is cleaned, graded and packed without any chemical treatment, polishing agents or additives. Single-ingredient, minimally processed, exactly as nature intended.