Thenai Foxtail Millet Rice
Also called: Thinai · தினை · कंगनी
Golden foxtail millet, a traditional Tamil grain.
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About this product
Golden foxtail millet, a traditional Tamil grain.
Thinai (foxtail millet) is one of the oldest cultivated grains of Tamil Nadu. It cooks into soft, golden grains with a lightly sweet, nutty taste. Use it in place of rice, in thinai pongal, thinai kheer or lemon rice.
Why you will love it
- Traditional Tamil grain
- High in fibre and protein for a millet
- Naturally gluten-free
- Good for pongal, kheer, lemon rice and upma
- Available in 500 g and 1 kg
Nannilam The Good Earth is an organic food store in Sholinganallur, OMR, Chennai, serving families for over 6 years. We source with care and pack fresh for you.
Nutrition
Per 100 g (approx., raw)
- Energy
- ~350 kcal
- Protein
- ~12 g
- Carbohydrate
- ~60 g
- Fat
- ~4 g
- Fibre
- ~8 g
How to cook
Wash 2-3 times and soak for 2-4 hours. Cook with about 2.5-3 cups of water per 1 cup, on a medium flame or 3 whistles in a pressure cooker. Serve like rice with sambar, kuzhambu or curry.
How to store
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. A few dried neem or bay leaves in the container help keep insects away. Use within the best-before date on the pack.
Questions
Do I need to wash it?
Yes. Rinse 2-3 times before cooking to remove dust.
Does it taste like rice?
It has a mild, nutty taste. Pair it with sambar or curry and it blends right in.
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by batch. Product benefits are traditional uses and are not a substitute for medical advice.
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