The Slow Grind Revolution: GJKS Expands Traditional Hand-Chakki Production to Sattu, Besan, and Millets

When we launched our Traditional Stone Hand Chakki unit for wheat, the response was overwhelming. People realized that the “convenience” of modern mills had cost them the “nutrition” of traditional food.

Encouraged by this success and the growing demand for absolute purity, GJKS is expanding the Hand Chakki operations.

We are proud to announce that our “Cold Pressed” grinding method is now being used for our premium range of Bhatti Sattu, Pure Besan (Gram Flour), and Millets.

Why Hand-Grinding Matters for Sattu and Besan

While wheat benefits from stone grinding, Sattu and Besan are transformed by it.

1. The Sattu Secret: Keeping it Cool
Sattu is known as a natural coolant for the body. However, when roasted gram is ground in high-speed electric machines, the friction generates intense heat. This heat kills the natural “cooling” property of the Sattu before it even reaches your glass.

• The GJKS Way: Our women grind the roasted gram slowly by hand. Since no heat is generated, the Sattu retains its natural cooling properties, distinct aroma, and earthy flavor. This is Sattu as it was meant to be tasted.

2. Besan: The Texture of Taste
Commercial Besan is often a fine, powdery dust that turns into a sticky paste.

• The GJKS Way: Our Hand-Ground Besan has a slightly coarse, “Danedar” texture. This texture allows for better aeration when cooking, resulting in fluffier Pakoras, lighter Dhoklas, and melt-in-the-mouth Ladoos.

3. Millets: Respecting the Grain
Millets are delicate superfoods. High-speed processing can denature their proteins.

• The GJKS Way: By cold-pressing Kodo, Ragi, and Jowar, we ensure that the complex carbohydrates and fiber content remain 100% intact, offering you the full health benefit of the grain.

The “Clean-Before-Grind” Promise

Just like our wheat, we uphold the strictest hygiene standards for these new products:

• Chana (Gram): Washed and sun-dried before roasting and grinding.

• Millets: Manually cleaned to remove any grit or husk.

This ensures that our Besan and Sattu are free from the dust and stones often found in loose market products.

Scaling Up Employment

Expanding the Hand Chakki line was a conscious decision to create more jobs.
Grinding hard Chana (Gram) and tough Millets requires strength, patience, and time. By expanding this difficult manual process, we have employed more women who would otherwise be displaced by machines.

When you hold a packet of our Hand-Ground Sattu, you are holding the result of hours of physical labor, done with pride.

Taste the Purity

Slow food is better food. It tastes better, it digests better, and it feels better. We invite you to experience the difference of Cold Pressed Sattu, Besan, and Millets.

Now stocking at the Hamaragaon Smart Store.