Nutritious diets are crucial for overall human health and growth. Cereals and pulses are commonly consumed in developing nations to meet daily nutritional needs and provide essential micronutrients. However, hidden hunger and malnutrition continue to pose significant challenges worldwide. In addition to having a significant impact on growth, development, cognitive function, and physical working capacity, hidden hunger has been linked to multiple newborn and maternal fatalities. Therefore, addressing this issue is of utmost importance. Currently employed methods in food crops to combat malnutrition and hidden hunger include transgenic techniques, plant breeding, and agronomic biofortification. These methods can be effectively utilized to biofortify crops and mitigate malnutrition.