Foxtail Millet Flour
Tamil: திணை மாவு (Thinai Maavu) | Telugu: కొర్ర పిండి (Korra Pindi) | Malayalam: തിന പൊടി (Thina Podi) | Kannada: ನವಣೆ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Navane Hittu) | Hindi: कांगनी आटा (Kangni Atta)
Foxtail Millet Flour is a heart healthy, whole grain flour that is naturally gluten free, simply finely milled Whole grain foxtail millet. Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) has been widely cultivated and consumed for thousands of years in India and is being increasingly used among kitchens around the world. The flour is light and earthy and easy to work with in a wide range of preparations including traditional Indian rotis and dosas, to fresh-baked bread and porridge.
Why Choose Foxtail Millet Flour?
Rich in Nutrients: Foxtail Millet Flour provides complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber for nourishment for the whole family. It's also a good source of important minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, that can promote good health. Unlike processed flours, it hasn’t been stripped of its natural wholeness, and delivers the nutrients of the bran, germ and endosperm in their original proportions, offers a more natural alternative to using bleached white flour.
Good Source of Dietary Fiber: Foxtail Millet Flour contains natural fiber for healthy digestion and satiety. A diet high in fiber can help promote digestive balance, and a healthy diet.
Naturally Gluten-Free & Vegan: Foxtail Millet Flour: Not only gluten-free naturally, making it a healthy flour for gluten intolerant sufferers or those who checks alternatives for their wheat flour! And since it’s plant-based — it’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly too.
Traditional and Modern Uses: Foxtail Millet is widely known for its tradition and long history. It's long been a staple of Indian kitchens, and now global, health-conscious kitchens are catching on.
How to use Foxtail millet flour in cooking?
- Rotis & Chapatis - Ideal for mixing and replacing wheat flour to make soft, delicious chapatis and rotis.
- Dosas & Idlis – Combine with other pulses and cereals and ferment the batter.It can be used in conjuction with other grains/millets to make batters for dosas or idlis etc.
- Porridge – Here you will knead the cook the foxtail millet flour with milk or its substitute and you get a very healthy breakfast.
- Bread/Cake/Cookies – Add to breads, cakes, and cookies for extra nutrition and rustic taste.
- Thickener – Want your gravies and soups to be thicker use this instead of flour.
Storage Tips
Keep Foxtail Millet Flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry. For best lasting freshness, keep them air tight refrigerated or frozen.
A Graining Tradition & Wellness
Foxtail Millet Flour is not merely an ingredient – It’s a connector, between ancient knowledge and modern healthy living. Its versatility in old-fashioned dishes and modern foods adds it to your shopping list. By incorporating it in your meals, you gain the benefit of whole ancient grains in your daily diet.
Note:
This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.