Activated Little Millet

Sree Foods Activated Little Millet is whole little millet, known as samalu in Telugu, samai in Tamil and kutki in Hindi. It is one of the smallest millets, with pale grains that cook soft and pick up the flavour of whatever you cook them with.

Make pongal for breakfast, lemon rice for lunch boxes or a creamy payasam for festivals. Buy activated little millet online from Sree Foods and bring a traditional grain into everyday cooking.

Activated little millet (samalu), whole grain.

• One of the smallest millets, with a soft, mild texture
• Takes on spices well, so it suits pongal, lemon rice and pulao
• Works in sweet dishes such as kheer and payasam too
• Familiar to many South Indian homes as samalu or samai

Samalu pongal: Cook 1 cup little millet with 1/4 cup moong dal and 3 cups water, then add ghee, pepper, cumin and curry leaves.

Little millet lemon rice: Cook the millet until just soft and cool it, then toss with a tadka of mustard, peanuts, curry leaves and lemon juice.

Samai payasam: Simmer 1/2 cup millet in milk until soft, then stir in jaggery, cardamom and ghee-roasted cashews.

Shelf life: Best consumed within 6 months of the packing date when stored as directed.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a clean, dry spoon. Close the lid firmly after every use. Very small grains can pick up moisture quickly in humid weather.

Q.What does activated little millet mean?

A.Activated little millet is whole grain that has been soaked in water and then dried, so it is ready to cook or grind at home.

Q.What is little millet called in Telugu and Tamil?

A.Samalu in Telugu, samai in Tamil and kutki in Hindi.

Q.How much water should I use?

A.Use about 2 to 2.5 cups of water for 1 cup of rinsed little millet.

Q.Can I pack it in a lunch box?

A.Yes. Lemon rice and curd rice made with little millet are easy to pack and stay soft.

Q.How should I store activated little millet?

A.Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a clean, dry spoon. Close the lid firmly after every use. Very small grains can pick up moisture quickly in humid weather.

Q.What is the shelf life of activated little millet?

A.Best consumed within 6 months of the packing date when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.