THINAI RICE

Foxtail millet has been cultivated in east Asian countries for more than 10,000 years, making it one of the most widely cultivated millets in the world. Foxtail millet is called thinai in Tamil, thina in Malayalam, navanakki in Kannada, and also known as Hungarian millet, German millet, and Italian millet. India is the largest cultivator among the world.

This millet has been used since the sangam age,

There is a good amount of vitamins, carbohydrates, dietary fibres, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium in this millet, and it contains a high amount of protein.

Regular intake of foxtail millet can help maintain bone and muscle health, increase breast milk secretion, reduce gaba-related disorders, gastric disorders, and encourage skin and hair growth.

There are many sweet and savoury dishes that can be made with this millet, including porridge, idli, dosai, and many more