Millet Foxtail Flakes | Thinai Avul - 250g

Introduction

Ever think of how delicious homemade snacks used to be? Especially the ones packed by our parents to school, which all of us used to share with friends during break time. One of the all-time favorites used to be flakes or poha, also known as aval in the Southern part of India. Think of the evil mixed with a little milk and jaggery. It’s mouth-watering, right?

With the popularity of fast foods and other fried snacks, the popularity of traditional snacks like Avul has taken a backseat. But the nutritional benefits of Avul are so amazing that it had to be brought back in a newer, better way. This is not just any ordinary all, this has some additional benefits of a family of food called the Millets. Known to be rich in fiber, proteins, nutrients, the combination of millets and all could be the next best thing on Earth. Introducing the Thinai Avul or Millet Foxtail Flakes.

Millet Flakes Price & Specifications

Millet Meaning / Regional Names of

Millet flakes

About Foxtail Millet Flakes

As the name suggests, the flakes are obtained from the Foxtail grains. The grains are crushed and processed to be made into flakes. Like the rest of the millet family, Foxtail also comes with numerous health benefits. They are gluten-free and always a better replacement for rice and wheat.

Foxtail, the name might appear funny. Are you wondering why such a name? Because the top portion of the plant resembles the tail of a fox and hence the name. One of the oldest crops to ever be grown, foxtail is highly adaptable. It can grow in the harshest of climatic conditions and still give desirable yields.

Did you know that Foxtail is the 2nd most cultivated plant in the millet species? Fascinating, right? India, Africa, and America are some of the major cultivators of this millet. But in the USA, Millets are mostly used as bird seeds. Another interesting use of millets, don’t you think!

 Nutritional Value of Foxtail Millet Flakes

 We always need proof to believe something, right? Now that you know Foxtail Millets are very healthy, you would be wondering how healthy. Well, the nutritional value table below is going to clear you of all your confusion. Let’s take a look at how nutritious is 100 g of Thinai Avul.

Why is Foxtail Millet Important for Us?

Whenever we talk of healthy food, we also resort to western foods like quinoa, wheatgrass, broccoli, etc. But what we fail to realize is that our country has its share of healthy food which is getting ignored, due to a lack of knowledge and information. And it’s high time we realize the value of our ancient foods. Let’s jump right into it!

1. For Bone Health

Bone health issues like arthritis and joint pains are some of the most common lifestyle diseases. The millet has plenty of calcium and hence helps prevent these conditions. So, guys, it’s not just milk that has plenty of calcium as is the popular belief!

2. For a Smart Heart

Vitamin B1 is quintessential for good heart health. The millet is a rich source of this vitamin and hence people with heart problems, are advised to include foxtail millets in their regular diet.

3. For Diabetes

Being fiber-rich, these millets have a low GI level. The fiber present in it slows down the release of sugars in the bloodstream. Hence for people with diabetes, this millet can be beneficial.

4. Helps Build Immunity

Body immunity is the most important factor in our bodies, right? Minerals and nutrients are the core to build a strong immune system and foxtail millet has an abundance of the same.

5. Helps Lower Cholesterol 

100 grams of Millet provides 35 percent of the daily requirement of copper. A quarter-cup serving of dry millets contains:

Are you or someone you know suffering from high cholesterol or blood pressure? Then Foxtail millet is the perfect option for you. It helps maintain normal and healthy blood pressure levels.

Recipe with Foxtail Millet Flakes/ Thinai Avul

All of us are familiar with the versatility of flakes/aval. They can be used to prepare a variety of mouth-watering dishes. But sometimes we might get tired of trying out the same old recipes. And that is why we have decided to share a special recipe that will never bore the Taste buds.

 Ingredients:

• ½ cup foxtail millet flakes
• 250 ml Milk (full fat preferentially)
• 100 ml water
• 3 tbsp condensed milk
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tsp cashews

Method:   

Thoroughly clean the millet flakes in water and keep them aside for 5-10 mins.

In a saucepan, boil the milk with the 100 ml of water taken. Add the flakes and cook well.

 After 5 mins, once the mixture is blended, add the condensed milk and stir it together. Boil it for 2-3 mins.

In a small pan, heat ghee and roast cashews in it until golden brown.

Add a bit of cardamom powder to the kheer and top it with roasted cashews.

I’m sure your kitchen will be smelling like heaven now. Enjoy your bowl of payasam/kheer with friends and family!

Where to Buy Foxtail Millet Flakes

Now that we have a complete idea of Foxtail Millet and how awesome it is, the next question would be where to buy it from! The answer is Standard Cold Pressed Oil because we believe in delivering the best quality products as close to how nature made it.