Foxtail Millet (Kangni / Thinai / Navane)

Light, Protein-Rich Traditional Millet Grain

Foxtail millet is a traditional, light millet known for its balanced protein and fibre, making it suitable for kids, elders, and everyday meals. Naturally gluten-free and easy to cook, it works well as a rice alternative in regular diets.

🌾 What Is Foxtail Millet?

Foxtail millet is one of India’s oldest cultivated millets, traditionally consumed across regions under different names such as Kangni, Thinai, and Navane.
It is valued for being light on digestion, nutritionally balanced, and versatile for daily cooking.

At Jai Jungle, foxtail millet is cleaned, graded, and packed in small batches to maintain grain purity and natural taste.

⭐ Why Choose This Foxtail Millet?

• Naturally gluten-free

• Balanced protein and dietary fibre

• Light texture and mild taste

• Easy to digest compared to heavier grains

• Suitable for daily meals

• No polishing, no additives

• Small-batch cleaned and packed

This is whole grain food, not processed or instant millet.

👶🧓 Kids & Elders Friendly

For Kids

• Soft texture when cooked

• Mild flavour that adapts well to familiar dishes

• Helps introduce millets beyond rice

For Elders

• Light grain, comfortable for digestion

• Balanced nutrition without heaviness

• Suitable for regular meals when cooked properly

Foxtail millet is often chosen as a gentle, everyday millet for families.

🍽️ Common Uses

• Rice replacement for daily meals

• Soft khichdi and millet rice

• Vegetable pulao style dishes

• Light lunch or dinner meals

(👉 Detailed recipes will be shared through our blog.)

🍳 Basic Cooking Guidance

• Rinse 2–3 times

• Soak for 20–30 minutes (recommended)

• Cook with 1 : 2.5 water ratio

• Simmer till grains are soft and fluffy

Foxtail millet cooks faster than most millets and should not be overcooked.

📦 Available Pack Options

🔹 750 g Pack

Suitable for first-time users and small households.

🔹 1 lb Pack (454 g)

Convenient size for regular millet consumption.

🌿 Ingredients & Clean Label

Ingredients:
100% Foxtail Millet

Free from:
Maida • Preservatives • Additives • Artificial Colours

👩🏽🌾 Who Prepares This?

• Cleaned and packed by tribal women groups

• Small-batch handling

• Focus on grain purity and consistency

Every purchase supports forest-linked rural livelihoods.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is foxtail millet gluten-free?
Yes. Foxtail millet is naturally gluten-free.

Is it suitable for kids and elders?
Yes. It has a light texture and mild taste when cooked properly.

Does it taste like rice?
It has a mild, slightly nutty flavour and a rice-like texture.

Is it polished?
No. It is minimally processed and not artificially polished.

Can it be eaten daily?
Yes. Foxtail millet is commonly used as an everyday grain.