Pearl Millet Flakes (Kambu Aval)

Pearl Millet Flakes (Kambu Aval) — whole kambu cleaned, steamed and rolled flat — the same principle as rice aval, applied to pearl millet. Nothing is extracted and nothing is added. Use them anywhere you would use poha.

Key Benefits

• Whole millet, steamed and rolled — nothing extracted, nothing added.
• Naturally rich in iron — 5.5–6.5 mg per 100 g.
• High in dietary fibre — 9–11 g per 100 g.
• A source of protein — 10–11 g per 100 g, higher than rice aval.
• Naturally gluten-free, and a direct swap for rice poha in upma, chivda or a breakfast bowl.

Nutritional Information

Indicative values based on whole pearl millet composition. Figures printed on pack come from our own lab analysis of that lot.

How to Use

• Rinse briefly and soak 5–10 minutes — millet flakes hydrate faster than rice aval
• Upma: temper mustard, urad dal, curry leaf, onion and chilli; fold in the drained flakes and cook 3–4 minutes
• Porridge: simmer in milk or water for 5 minutes with jaggery, banana and nuts
• Overnight bowl: soak in curd or milk overnight with fruit
• Chivda: dry-roast, then toss with roasted groundnut, curry leaf and spices

Storage Instructions

• Airtight jar in a cool, dry place, away from steam.
• Best quality within 4–6 months — pearl millet carries more fat than ragi, so these flakes turn faster than ragi flakes.
• Refrigerate during Chennai summers.
• Do not store beside the stove.
• Always use a dry spoon.

Certifications & Compliance

• FSSAI licensed food business — licence number displayed in our website footer.
• Made in small batches from our own traditional-variety grain.
• No maida, no added sugar, no preservative, no artificial colour or flavour.
• Organic certification: PGS-India / NPOP (certificate available on request).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these exactly like poha?
Yes — the same recipes. Just soak less, five to ten minutes, because they soften faster.

Which flakes for a growing child — ragi or kambu?
Ragi flakes are the calcium-rich choice and kambu flakes the iron-rich one. Many families keep both and rotate.

Do they need washing?
A quick single rinse. Over-washing makes them mushy.