“…Traditionally, pearl millet is ground into flour, roasted, and consumed in the form of non-leavened breads called bhakri or roti as part of the daily diet. Dhanashakti, shown to have comparable if not higher yield than conventional varieties ( 15 ), has demonstrated efficacy in improving iron status in older children who consumed bhakri twice daily for 6 months ( 10 , 16 ). However, flatbreads like bhakri are not ideal weaning or complementary foods for young children and infants to consume due to their tougher and chewier texture.…”