Barnyard Millet
കുതിരവാലി (Kuthiravali) — verify locally
A traditional small millet with a mild flavour and light cooked texture, suitable for rice-style meals, upma, pulao, dosa and porridge.
Goodness in Every Grain
Pure, wholesome goodness packed with natural nutrition—carefully grown.
Unpolished Grain
No Added Preservatives
Naturally Gluten-Free
Traditional Small Millet
Easy Everyday Cooking
Carefully Selected Quality
A mild small millet for familiar everyday meals
Barnyard Millet is a group of cultivated small millets used in different parts of India. Shoppers may encounter names such as Sanwa, Samak, Udalu, Oodalu and Kuthiraivali. Because regional names and species identification can vary, customers should use the product label as the primary reference.
Barnyard Millet is commonly prepared in rice-style dishes, upma, pulao, porridge and batter-based recipes. This page helps customers identify the grain, understand its texture and follow cooking instructions tested for the actual All Days product.
Regional names across India
| Language | Local Name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malayalam | കുതിരവാലി (Kuthiravali) — verify locally | ||||||
| Tamil | குதிரைவாலி (Kuthiraivali) | ||||||
| Kannada | ಊದಲು (Oodalu) | ||||||
| Telugu | ఊదలు (Udalu) | ||||||
| Hindi | सांवा / समा (Sanwa / Sama) | ||||||
| Common trade names | Barnyard Millet / Samak / Sanwa |
What "unpolished" actually means
Unpolished Barnyard Millet can vary naturally in colour, size and texture. Sort and rinse the grain thoroughly, then use the water ratio, cooking time and storage directions verified for the actual All Days product.
Wholesome by nature
Use the verified All Days product label to understand its energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre and mineral values. Nutritional composition can vary with variety, growing conditions and processing.
| Barnyard Millet Nutrition — per 100g, raw | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 11.2 g |
| Total Fat | 3.9 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.0 g |
| Total Sugars 1 | Approx. 0.96 g |
| Sodium | Approx. 4.9 mg |
| Approximate reference values per 100g of raw Barnyard Millet. Values may vary according to species, variety, growing conditions, polishing, processing and batch. Refer to the All Days product label for product-specific nutritional information. | |
Barnyard Millet recipes to try at home
Barnyard Millet, cooked simply
Water ratios and cooking times vary by millet — see the table below for specifics.
See The Difference
Barnyard Millet vs. Foxtail Millet & rice
| Barnyard Millet | Foxtail Millet | White Rice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | Mild | Mildly nutty | Neutral |
| Cooked texture | Light & soft | Light & fluffy | Soft, rice-like |
| Common uses | Pulao, upma | Upma, pulao | Rice meals |
| Regional names | Sanwa, Samak | Thinai, Kangni | Rice |
| Cooking guidance | Verify on pack | Verify on pack | Varies by type |
Bring it home from All Days
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Visit our Calicut showroom to explore available Barnyard Millet and millet-based products, or order eligible products through the All Days Healthy Living online store.
All Days Food Ventures, YMCA Cross Road, Calicut, Kerala 673001
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