Little Millet
ചാമ (Chaama)
A small-grained, ancient millet once a staple across South India — naturally gluten-free, rich in fiber and grown the traditional way in the hills of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Goodness in Every Grain
Pure, wholesome goodness packed with natural nutrition—carefully grown.
100% Unpolished
No Preservatives
Gluten-Free
High Fiber
Low Glycemic Index
Rich in Iron
A small grain with a long South Indian history
Little Millet (Panicum sumatrense) is one of the oldest cultivated grains in South India, grown for centuries in the hill regions of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Known locally as Chaama, it thrives in dry, marginal soils with minimal water — long before rice became the everyday staple, grains like this fed entire communities.
Today, we source Little Millet from small farming communities in Wayanad and Attapadi, keeping the same traditional growing practices alive while bringing the grain back to modern kitchens.
Regional names across India
| Language | Local Name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malayalam | ചാമ (Chaama) | ||||||
| Tamil | சாமை (Saamai) | ||||||
| Kannada | ಸಾಮೆ (Same) | ||||||
| Telugu | సామలు (Samalu) | ||||||
| Hindi | कुटकी / शवन (Kutki / Shavan) | ||||||
| Marathi | सावा (Sava) |
What "unpolished" actually means
Most milled grains are polished to look uniform and cook faster — a process that strips away the bran and germ, along with most of the fiber and nutrients. We don't do that.
Wholesome by nature
Little Millet is naturally rich in dietary fiber and iron, with a low glycemic index — making it a steady source of energy that's gentle on blood sugar.
| Nutrition Facts — per 100g, raw | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 341 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g |
| Total Fat | 4.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.0 g |
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Iron | 9.3 mg |
| Values shown are indicative averages and may vary by harvest and batch. Please refer to the nutrition label on your product pack for verified figures. | |
Chaama recipes to try at home
Little Millet, cooked simply
Water ratios and cooking times vary by millet — see the table below for specifics.
See The Difference
Little Millet vs. rice & wheat
| Millet | Little Millet | White Rice | Wheat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary Fiber (per 100 g) | 7.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Glycemic Index | Low | High | Medium |
| Protein (per 100 g) | 7.7 g | 6.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Gluten | Free | Free | Contains |
| Processing | Unpolished | Polished | Refined (varies) |
Bring it home from All Days
Rooted in Calicut, trusted across India
Little Millet is naturally rich in dietary fiber and iron, with a low glycemic index — making it a steady source of energy that's gentle on blood sugar.
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+91 99956 61791
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