{"product_id":"barnyard-millet-kuthiraivali","title":"Barnyard Millet (Kuthiraivali)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnpolished Barnyard Millet (Kuthiraivali)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lightest grain in our range and the traditional fasting millet of Tamil Nadu. Quick to cook, mild in flavour, and the millet most often chosen for viratham and light evening meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lowest energy of the common millets\u003c\/strong\u003e — 307 kcal per 100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA source of iron\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5.0 mg per 100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e (~40% NRV) — 280 mg per 100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA source of magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e — 82 mg per 100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditionally eaten during viratham and fasting days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: NIN Nutritive Value of Indian Foods via ICAR-IIMR. Barnyard millet is not listed in IFCT 2017. The fibre figure is crude fibre, not total dietary fibre. Published values for this millet vary widely between cultivars — we quote the national reference tables rather than the higher single-cultivar figures often seen online. Published glycemic index 50.0 dehulled (Ugare et al., J Food Sci Technol 2014).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tamil Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKuthiraivali pongal\u003c\/em\u003e — the fasting-day favourite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKuthiraivali upma\u003c\/em\u003e with vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKuthiraivali idli\u003c\/em\u003e and dosai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKuthiraivali puli sadam\u003c\/em\u003e — tamarind millet rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKuthiraivali kanji\u003c\/em\u003e for a light supper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an airtight food-grade steel, glass or HDPE container in a cool, dark place away from the stove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest quality within 4–6 months in Chennai's humidity. Dehulled millets carry an exposed germ, so they turn rancid rather than stale — we print an honest date rather than a 12-month one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze the sealed pack for 72 hours on arrival to eliminate any grain pest eggs. This is the single most effective step and is fully organic-compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional deterrents work: a few dried neem leaves (vembu ilai), 3–4 dried red chillies or a bay leaf in the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf weevils appear, sun-dry 4–6 hours, winnow and freeze for 72 hours. Discard only if the grain smells musty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSSAI licensed food business — licence number displayed in our website footer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic certification: PGS-India \/ NPOP (certificate available on request).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpolished and unpolished-graded — no oil, water or leather polish is used at any stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it more expensive than other millets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarnyard millet yields less per acre and there is limited land under organic cultivation, so the farm-gate price is consistently higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for fasting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — kuthiraivali is traditionally eaten during viratham and fasting days across Tamil Nadu and the rest of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne part millet to three parts water. 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