Understanding Millets

What Are Millets, Really?

Millets are small-seeded cereal grains, indigenous to India and deeply woven into our food heritage.

They are not “alternative grains.” They are original grains. The kind our ancestors ate long before rice and wheat became staples.

Why are they important today?

Because they are:

Naturally gluten-free
High in fiber, iron, and plant-based protein
Easy to digest and quick to cook
Drought-resistant and chemical-free
Supportive of gut health, metabolic balance, and mental clarity

They are good for you, for farmers, and for the planet.

No lab enhancements. No fake superfood labels. Just real food made resilient by nature.

Why Anvaya Millets Are Different

Most millets we find in stores are raw, unprocessed, or mechanically treated which often makes them harder to digest or cook.

At Anvaya, we follow a naturally mindful 3-step process inspired by traditional Indian food wisdom:

Soaked for 8+ hours – to reduce anti-nutrients and awaken the grain
Sun-dried for 24 to 48 hours – retaining natural enzymes and energy
Mildly roasted – for better taste, longer shelf life, and easier cooking

The result:

✅ Easier on your stomach

✅ Ready to cook faster

✅ Better absorption of nutrients

✅ Richer, deeper flavour

This is how millets were always meant to be eaten.

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Local Name: Kutki / Sama

Texture: Soft, gentle

Taste: Mild, slightly nutty

Good For:
People with acidity, bloating, IBS, or weak digestion

Kids, elders, postpartum diets

Benefits:
High in B-complex vitamins

Rich in iron, zinc, and magnesium

Balances metabolism and hormones

Best Used In:

Crisps, cookies, idli/dosa batter, porridge

Kodo Millet — The Cleanser

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Local Name: Kodra

Texture: Slightly firm, like brown rice

Taste: Deep, earthy

Good For:
Detox, PCOD/PCOS diets, weight balance
People healing from inflammation or sugar imbalance

Benefits:
High in antioxidants

Supports liver function and blood sugar control
Improves gut microbiome

Best Used In:

Khichdi, millet bowls, flour, baked dishes

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Local Name: Korale / Andu Korralu

Texture: Fluffy, blends easily

Taste: Neutral

Good For:
Gut reset, fasting days, recovery from lifestyle disorders
Low-allergy and therapeutic diets

Benefits:
High in iron, phosphorus, calcium
Rejuvenates tissue health
Extremely high digestibility

Best Used In:

Khichdi, fasting meals, simple porridges

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Local Name: Sanwa / Shyama

Texture: Small grain, soft and fast-cooking

Taste: Mildly sweet

Good For:
Everyday meals, school tiffins, bone support
Growing children, menstruating women

Benefits:
High in calcium and iron
Builds strength and stamina
Supports blood formation

Best Used In:

Vermicelli, pops, khichdi, millet laddoos

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Local Name: Kangni / Navane

Texture: Firm like couscous

Taste: Lightly nutty

Good For:
Sugar regulation, thyroid health, endurance
Diabetics, fitness-focused diets

Benefits:
Low glycemic index
High protein + iron content
Balances insulin and energy levels

Best Used In:

Pastas, cookies, grain bowls, stir-fries

Proso Millet — The Mind Grain

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Local Name: Chena

Texture: Soft, fine flour potential

Taste: Subtly sweet

Good For:
Mental sharpness, immunity, cellular health
Kids, students, working professionals

Benefits:
Contains lecithin for brain and nerve function
Boosts memory, immunity, and focus
Supports heart and cognitive well-being

Best Used In:

Flour blends, porridge, biscuits, healthy snacks

For Everyone Who Works with Food

Whether you are a home cook, a café owner, a wellness chef, or an export buyer understanding millets unlocks opportunities.

Millets are:

Ideal for gluten-free, vegan, diabetic, and Ayurvedic menus
Quick to cook, easy to adapt to Indian and global cuisines
Great for snacks, baked goods, flours, batters, porridges, and more
Suitable for scaling clean-label FMCG, HORECA, and export menus

How to Begin

You don’t need to change everything overnight.

Start with small, easy swaps:

Cook Foxtail Millet instead of white rice
Add Little Millet flour to your chapatis or cookies
Use Kodo Millet for a soothing khichdi

Or just start with a curated trial bundle and explore for yourself.

The Anvaya Commitment

We are not just selling millets.

We are bringing back a way of eating that’s honest, rooted, and healing.

Every product we create is:

Naturally processed
Clean-label and additive-free
Sourced ethically and made with care
Designed for real people, real kitchens, and real lives

Explore Our Offerings

👉 Try a Starter Bundle from our Store.

👉 Browse Millet-Based Snacks & Staples

👉 Download Product Lists for HORECA & Export

👉 Connect with our team for Bulk & Custom Orders

Millets aren’t a trend. They are a return.

Welcome to Anvaya — where grains are real, and food means something again.

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Relevance.

Understanding Millets!

Rooted in Grain. Rising Again

What Are Millets, Really?

Why Anvaya Millets Are Different

Meet Our Six Everyday Heroes!

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Kodo Millet — The Cleanser

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Proso Millet — The Mind Grain

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

For Everyone Who Works with Food

How to Begin

The Anvaya Commitment

Explore Our Offerings

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Relevance.

Understanding Millets!

Rooted in Grain. Rising Again

What Are Millets, Really?

Why Anvaya Millets Are Different

Meet Our Six Everyday Heroes!

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Kodo Millet — The Cleanser

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Little Millet — The Gut Soother

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Browntop Millet — The Rare Healer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

Proso Millet — The Mind Grain

Barnyard Millet — The Everyday Energiser

Foxtail Millet — The Metabolic Balancer

For Everyone Who Works with Food

How to Begin

The Anvaya Commitment

Explore Our Offerings

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