Unpolished · Everyday Cooking

Browntop Millet

ചാമ പൊതാവൽ (Chama Pothaval)

A traditional small millet with an earthy flavour and slightly firm cooked texture, suitable for rice-style meals, upma, pulao, dosa and porridge.

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Browntop Goodness in Every Grain

Traditional Browntop Millet with an earthy flavour and pleasantly firm texture—carefully selected for everyday cooking.

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Traditional Small Millet

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No Added Preservatives

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Naturally Gluten-Free

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Ideal for
Upma & Pulao

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Dosa, Porridge
& More

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Carefully Selected
Quality

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What Is This Millet?

An earthy small millet for varied everyday dishes

Browntop Millet is a small millet cultivated in parts of India and known by regional trade names including Korale. Botanical references may useUrochloa ramosaor the synonymBrachiaria ramosa. Regional names can overlap, so customers should use the product label as the primary identification reference.
Browntop Millet can be prepared in rice-style meals, vegetable pulao, upma, porridge and batter-based recipes. Proper rinsing, optional soaking and product-tested cooking instructions help achieve the intended texture.

Read the Complete Beginner’s Guide

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Known by Many Names

Regional names across India

Language	Local Name
Malayalam	ചാമ പൊതാവൽ (Chama Pothaval)
Tamil	பாலப்புல் (Pala Pul / Palapul)
Kannada	ಕೊರಲೆ (Korale / Korle)
Telugu	అండు కొర్రలు (Andu Korralu / Andakorra)
Hindi	मकरा / मुरट (Makra / Murat)
Common trade name	Browntop Millet / Korale

Our Process

What "unpolished" actually means

Browntop Millet can vary naturally in colour, grain size and texture. Sort and rinse it thoroughly, then use the soaking guidance, water ratio and cooking time verified for the actual All Days product.

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Natural Grain Variation

Browntop Millet may vary naturally in colour, size and appearance between batches.

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Sort, Rinse & Prepare

Inspect and rinse the grain thoroughly. Soak only for the time recommended by tested product instructions.

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Store It Carefully

Keep the pack sealed or use a clean airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

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Nutrition

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.

Browntop Millet Nutrition — per 100g, raw
Energy	338 kcal
Protein	8.98 g
Total Fat	1.89 g
Dietary Fibre	Approx. 12.43 g
Carbohydrates	71.32 g
Total Sugars	Approx. 0.97 g
Sodium	Approx. 94.5 mg
Approximate reference values per 100g of raw Browntop Millet. Nutritional composition can vary according to variety, growing conditions, processing and batch. Refer to the All Days product label for product-specific nutritional information.

From Kerala Kitchens

Browntop Millet recipes to try at home

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Browntop Millet Pulao

ബ്രൗൺടോപ്പ് മില്ലറ്റ് പുലാവ്

A vegetable-rich rice-style dish suited to Browntop Millet's earthy flavour and firm texture.

Browntop Millet Upma

ബ്രൗൺടോപ്പ് മില്ലറ്റ് ഉപ്പുമാവ്

A savoury breakfast preparation made with vegetables, spices and a pleasant bite.

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Browntop Millet Dosa

ബ്രൗൺടോപ്പ് മില്ലറ്റ് ദോശ

A batter-based dosa idea using Browntop Millet and suitable supporting ingredients.

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Browntop Millet Porridge

ബ്രൗൺടോപ്പ് മില്ലറ്റ് കഞ്ഞി

A softer porridge-style preparation that can be adapted for breakfast or dinner.

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How To Cook

Browntop Millet, cooked simply

Water ratios and cooking times vary by millet — see the table below for specifics.

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Sort & Rinse

Inspect the grain carefully and rinse thoroughly under clean water.

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Soak If Recommended

Use the soaking time tested for the actual All Days Browntop Millet product.

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Cook

Add the verified water quantity and cook until tender while retaining the desired texture.

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Rest & Fluff

Let the millet rest briefly, then fluff gently before serving.

	Browntop Millet	Kodo Millet	White Rice
Taste	Earthy	Earthy	Neutral
Cooked texture	Slightly firm	Slightly firm	Soft
Common uses	Pulao, upma	Pulao, upma	Rice meals
Common names	Browntop, Korale	Kodo, Varagu	Rice
Cooking guidance	Verify on pack	Verify on pack	Varies by type

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Visit Us

Rooted in Calicut, trusted across India

Visit our Calicut showroom to explore available Browntop Millet and millet-based products, or order eligible products through the All Days Healthy Living online store.

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All Days Food Ventures, YMCA Cross Road, Calicut, Kerala 673001

+91 99956 61791

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Browntop Millet FAQs

Common questions

A widely standardised Malayalam name could not be confirmed for this product. Keep the local-name field under editorial review and identify the grain primarily through its product label.

No. Browntop Millet and Kodo Millet are different small millets. Their grain appearance, botanical identity, regional names and cooking behaviour can differ.

It is generally described as earthy, with a slightly firm cooked texture. The final result depends on soaking, water quantity and cooking method.

Soaking requirements vary by product and desired texture. Follow the method tested for the actual All Days Browntop Millet product.

It can be used in rice-style meals, pulao and grain bowls. Use the verified water ratio and cooking time shown on the pack or tested guide.

Browntop Millet is commonly referenced as Urochloa ramosa, with Brachiaria ramosa used as a botanical synonym. Verify the supplier documentation before publishing product-specific taxonomy.