Grains Browntop Millets
🌾 Browntop Millets aka Andua aka Hari Kangani
Soaked & Organic; India’s Forgotten Supergrain – Low GI, High Impact
Unlock the wholesome power of one of the rarest and most nutrient-dense ancient grains - Browntop Millets. Also known as Hari Kangani or Andua in Hindi, this millet is naturally grown in the semi-arid regions of Southern India and now consciously reintroduced for the health-conscious urban Indian. Our Browntop Millets are 100% organic, unpolished, and free from chemicals or additives, making them the perfect choice for families seeking clean, natural nutrition.
Our premium-quality grains are sourced directly from a renowned certified organic farmer in Maharashtra, and come to you pre-soaked - making them gentle on your gut and rich in bioavailable nutrients.🌟 Why Choose Browntop Millet?
Browntop Millet is a slow-digesting, low glycemic grain that's excellent for diabetics, weight-watchers, and those battling lifestyle diseases. Unlike common grains, it requires zero chemical input to grow, making it one of the most sustainable cereals in the world.
🧬 Nutrient Dense & Gluten-Free
Loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and essential amino acids, Browntop Millets are excellent for improving gut health, energy levels, and bone strength. It also contains natural antioxidants and is completely gluten-free, making it ideal for those with gluten intolerance or wheat allergies.
📜 Fun Fact
Browntop Millet is one of the few millet varieties that can naturally regenerate soil health. Traditionally used during food scarcities, it was once called the “Grain of Survival” in many tribal regions of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Its cultivation had almost disappeared until conscious farmers revived its legacy.
🥗 How to Use
Substitute Browntop Millet in place of rice or wheat for:
- Pulao or khichdi
- Millet porridge
- Millet dosa or upma
- Rotis or cheela flour blend
- Baking (when milled)
Soak before cooking for optimal digestibility and nutrition absorption.
🍽️ Grain Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Browntop Millet, Hari Kangani, Korale (Kannada), Andakorra (Telugu) |
| Origin | Semi-arid organic farms of South India |
| Grain Type | Small, light brown, unpolished |
| Taste | Mild, earthy, nutty |
| Texture (Cooked) | Soft but slightly chewy |
| Culinary Versatility | Can be used like rice or ground into flour |
💚 Health Highlights
| Nutrient / Benefit | Approx. Value per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~336 kcal |
| Dietary Fiber | ~12–14 g |
| Protein | ~10–12 g |
| Iron | ~6–8 mg |
| Calcium | ~20–25 mg |
| Magnesium | ~90–100 mg |
| Gluten | 0% (Gluten-Free) |
| Glycemic Index | ~35–45 (Low GI) |
| Key Benefits | Diabetes-friendly, gut health, anti-inflammatory, weight control, heart health |
🌿 Sustainability & Service Promise
💚 Community-Driven Agriculture – We partner with tribal farmers and micro co-operatives to restore indigenous grains.
🔍 Transparency & Trust – Clean, traceable supply chains. Each pack can be traced to the source.
📦 Eco-Friendly Packaging – Fully recyclable and compostable material.
🤝 Customer Support – Recipes, usage guides, and health consultations just a message away.
🌾 Reviving Heritage – Your purchase supports biodiversity and millet revival in India.
🌍 Names Across Languages
Also known as:
- Hindi: Hari Kangani / हल्की कांगनी
- Kannada: Korale / ಕೋರೆಳೆ
- Telugu: Andakorra / అండకొర్ర
- Tamil: Pala Pul / பழ புல்
- Marathi: Halgi Kangani
- Gujarati: Kangni
- Bengali: Halka Kangani / হালকা কাংগানি
- Malayalam: Chama
- Punjabi: Kangni
In global languages:
- Japanese: ブラウントップミレット (Burauntoppu Miretto)
- German: Braunhirse
- French: Millet Brun
- Spanish: Mijo Marrón
- Italian: Miglio Bruno
- Korean: 브라운탑 기장
- Chinese (Simplified): 棕顶小米
- Russian: Бурый просо
- Persian: ارزن قهوهای
