Flavourful grain with a high protein content, finger millet flour has been a part of Kumaoni traditional food. Its high nutrition is beneficial, especially for women. And its rich source of minerals helps control diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

It contains high content of iron which helps to reduce fatigue and increase hemoglobin level in blood and thus, helping to treat anemia effectively. Like the other millets, Ragi/Mandua contain a significant quantity of protein to prevent malnutrition.