Foxtail Millet Guide
തിന (Thina)
A traditional small millet used in Indian cooking, with a mild, gently nutty flavour and a light texture that works well in upma, pulao, dosa, porridge and rice-style meals.
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A traditional small millet for everyday Indian meals
Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica) is a traditional small millet cultivated in several parts of India. Shoppers may recognise it by regional names such as Thinai, Kangni, Korra and Navane. Its mild flavour and adaptable texture make it useful for familiar dishes including upma, pulao, dosa, idli and porridge.
The grain is available in different forms, including whole grain, flour and convenient mixes. This page focuses on identifying Foxtail Millet, preparing it correctly and choosing suitable All Days products for everyday cooking.
Regional names across India
| Language | Local Name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malayalam | തിന (Thina) — verify locally | ||||||
| Tamil | தினை (Thinai) | ||||||
| Kannada | ನವಣೆ (Navane) | ||||||
| Telugu | కొర్రలు (Korralu) | ||||||
| Hindi | कंगनी (Kangni) | ||||||
| Common trade names | Foxtail Millet / Kangni / Thinai |
What "unpolished" actually means
Unpolished Foxtail Millet retains its natural grain appearance and may vary slightly in colour, size and texture. Sort and rinse it thoroughly, then follow the preparation and storage instructions on the product pack.
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.
| Foxtail Millet Nutrition — per 100g, raw | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 331 kcal |
| Protein | 12.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.3 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 8.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.46 g |
| Sodium | 4.6 mg |
| Approximate reference values per 100g of raw Foxtail Millet. Nutritional values may vary according to variety, growing conditions, processing and batch. Refer to the All Days product label for product-specific information. | |
Foxtail Millet recipes to try at home
Foxtail Millet, cooked simply
Water ratios and cooking times vary by millet — see the table below for specifics.
See The Difference
Foxtail Millet vs. Little Millet & rice
| Foxtail Millet | Little Millet | White Rice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | Mildly nutty | Mild | Neutral |
| Cooked texture | Light & fluffy | Soft, rice-like | Soft |
| Common uses | Upma, pulao | Rice-style meals, upma | Rice meals, pulao |
| Regional names | Thinai, Kangni | Chama, Samai | 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 Foxtail Millet and millet-based products, or order eligible products through the All Days Healthy Living online store.
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