Description
Araikkal Mulaikattiya Kambu Maavu is a flour made from sprouted pearl millet (Kambu) and is commonly used in South Indian cuisine. The word "Mulaikattiya" means “sprouted,” and “Maavu” means “flour” in Tamil. This flour is made from millet that has been soaked, sprouted, and then dried to make it easier to grind into flour.
Product ingredients:
Pearl millet
How it is made:
Soaking: First, pearl millet (Kambu) is soaked in water for a day or two.
Sprouting: After soaking, the millet is allowed to sprout for about 2-3 days in a warm, moist place until tiny sprouts begin to emerge.
Drying: Once the millet has sprouted, it is spread out to dry under the sun or in a cool, dry place.
Grinding: After drying, the sprouted millet is ground into a fine flour.
Product Highlights:
Mulaikattiya Kambu Maavu is a nutritious, sprouted millet flour with a variety of culinary applications. It can be used to prepare both sweet and savory dishes, making it a versatile and wholesome ingredient in traditional South Indian cuisine.
🌾 Why Sprouted Kambu Flour
✅ 1. Light on the Stomach
- Sprouting breaks down complex starches and proteins, making it lighter and easy to digest.
✅ 2. Better Nutrient Availability
- Sprouting reduces phytic acid, making minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc more available.
✅ 3. High in Dietary Fiber
✅ 4. Rich in Antioxidants
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