Unpolished · Everyday Cooking

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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Unpolished Grain

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Traditional Small Millet

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What Is This Millet?

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.

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Known by Many Names

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

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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.

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Natural Grain Appearance

Unpolished grain can show natural variation in colour, size and appearance from one batch to another.

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Rinse Before Cooking

Sort and rinse the grain thoroughly. Follow the preparation instructions printed on the All Days product pack.

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Store It Carefully

Keep the pack sealed or transfer it to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

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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.

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.

From Kerala Kitchens

Foxtail Millet recipes to try at home

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Foxtail Millet Upma

തിന ഉപ്പുമാവ്

A savoury vegetable upma with a light texture and gently nutty flavour.

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Foxtail Millet Pulao

തിന പുലാവ്

A colourful rice-style meal prepared with vegetables, herbs and spices.

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Foxtail Millet Dosa

തിന ദോശ

A batter-based dosa idea using Foxtail Millet with suitable supporting ingredients.

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Foxtail Millet Porridge

തിന കഞ്ഞി

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

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How To Cook

Foxtail 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 and rinse thoroughly under clean water.

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Soak If Recommended

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

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Cook

Add the verified water quantity and cook until the desired texture is reached.

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Rest & Fluff

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

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

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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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Foxtail Millet faqs

Common questions

Foxtail Millet is commonly identified as Thina (തിന) in Malayalam. Regional names can vary, so verify the grain using the product label as well as its local name.

No. Foxtail Millet and Little Millet are different small-millet species. They can differ in grain appearance, regional names, taste, texture and cooking behaviour.

It is generally described as mild and gently nutty. The final flavour and texture depend on rinsing, soaking, water quantity and cooking method.

Soaking requirements can vary by product and desired texture. Follow the verified instructions on the All Days pack or the tested cooking guidance published on this page.

It can be used in many rice-style dishes, including pulao and grain bowls. Use the water ratio and cooking time tested for the actual product.

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, transfer it to a clean airtight container and use it within the best-before period shown on the pack.

You can check availability at All Days Food Ventures, YMCA Cross Road, Calicut, or shop eligible Foxtail Millet products through the All Days Healthy Living online store.