Description
Little Millet, commonly known as Samai in Tamil and Kutki in Hindi, is a traditional millet that has been cultivated and enjoyed in India for generations. This small-grained millet is valued for its mild earthy flavour, light texture and versatile cooking qualities. It is a wonderful choice for families looking to include traditional grains in their everyday meals and add variety to their regular diet.
Little Millet naturally provides dietary fibre, plant-based protein, carbohydrates and essential minerals such as iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Its dietary fibre content makes it a useful addition to a balanced diet. When combined with vegetables, pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds, Little Millet can form part of wholesome and satisfying meals.
Samai can be used in many traditional South Indian recipes as well as modern dishes. It can be cooked and served as an alternative to regular rice with sambar, rasam, dal and vegetable curries. It can also be used to prepare Samai Pongal, upma, pulao, lemon millet rice, curd millet rice and porridge. The grain can also be ground into flour and used for preparing dosa, idli and other homemade recipes.
Little Millet has a naturally mild taste that makes it easy to combine with different spices, vegetables and ingredients. It can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch or dinner, making it a versatile grain for the whole family. Its small grains cook into a pleasant, light texture when prepared properly.
For those who want to explore India's traditional millet varieties, Little Millet is a nutritious and versatile choice. Including Samai in a varied diet is a simple way to enjoy traditional grains while preparing delicious everyday meals.
How to
Use
1. Measure the required quantity of Little Millet and remove any unwanted particles.
2. Wash the millet thoroughly with clean water.
3. Soak for about 2–4 hours for softer and more evenly cooked grains.
4. Drain the soaked millet and add fresh water.
5. Cook in a pressure cooker, rice cooker or covered pot until the grains become tender.
6. Serve the cooked millet with sambar, rasam, dal, vegetables or curry.
7. Use Little Millet to prepare Samai Pongal, upma, pulao, porridge or other millet recipes.
8. You can also grind the millet into flour for preparing dosa, idli and other homemade dishes.
Storage
Instruction
Store in a cool and dry place in an airtight container away from moisture, direct sunlight and strong odours.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size / Basis
Energy
341 kcal
Protein
7.7 g
Total Carbohydrates
67 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Dietary Fibre
7.6 g
Total Fat
4.7 g
Saturated Fat
0.7 g
Sodium
5 mg
Calcium
17 mg
Iron
9.3 mg
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the chilli variety,
harvest season, and processing method.