Pearl Millet Flakes – Naatu Kambu Aval

Product Description

Pearl Millet Flakes, commonly known as Naatu Kambu Aval, are prepared from Pearl Millet grains that are processed and flattened into flakes.

They have a characteristic millet flavour and can be incorporated into a variety of traditional and everyday food preparations. The flake format provides a convenient option for preparing sweet and savoury dishes.

Product Highlights

• Made from Pearl Millet

• Flattened millet flakes

• Characteristic millet flavour

• Convenient for food preparation

• Suitable for sweet and savoury recipes

• Can be used for upma

• Suitable for porridge preparations

• Can be incorporated into selected breakfast dishes

• Suitable for traditional millet recipes

• Can be combined with vegetables, spices, coconut or other suitable ingredients

Ingredient

Pearl Millet (Kambu) Flakes

Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
(also known as Pennisetum glaucum)

If the product is specifically made from a documented traditional/native variety, Naatu Kambu may be used in the ingredient description.

The final ingredient declaration should match the actual product packaging.

Suggested Culinary Uses

Pearl Millet Flakes can be incorporated into:

• Kambu Aval Upma

• Porridge

• Sweet Aval preparations

• Savoury Aval preparations

• Vegetable Aval

• Breakfast dishes

• Snack preparations

• Millet bowls

• Selected traditional recipes

• Selected desserts

Preparation Instructions

1. Take the required quantity of Pearl Millet Flakes.

2. Rinse lightly with clean water if required.

3. Soak according to the thickness of the flakes and selected recipe.

4. Drain excess water.

5. Add vegetables, spices or other ingredients according to the recipe.

6. Cook or season until the desired texture is achieved.

7. Serve according to preference.

Soaking and cooking times may vary depending on the thickness and processing of the flakes.

Serving Suggestions

Savoury Preparation

Pearl Millet Flakes can be combined with:

• Onion

• Vegetables

• Curry leaves

• Mustard

• Selected spices

• Coconut

• Peanuts

Sweet Preparation

They can also be combined with suitable ingredients such as:

• Jaggery

• Coconut

• Cardamom

• Milk, where appropriate

• Selected nuts and dry fruits

Taste & Appearance

Taste: Mild and Characteristic Millet Flavour
Aroma: Characteristic Grain Aroma
Colour: Greyish to Light Brown
Texture: Flattened Flakes
Form: Millet Flakes / Aval
Primary Ingredient: Pearl Millet
Product Type: Millet Flakes
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

Natural variations in colour, size, texture and flavour may occur depending on the grain and processing method.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool and dry place.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Protect from heat and moisture.

• Keep the package properly closed after opening.

• Transfer to a suitable airtight container if required.

• Always use clean and dry utensils.

• Follow the best-before and storage instructions provided on the packaging.

Product Information

Product Name: Pearl Millet Flakes
Alternative Name: Naatu Kambu Aval / Bajra Flakes
Primary Ingredient: Pearl Millet
Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus
Form: Flattened Flakes
Flavour: Characteristic Millet Flavour
Product Type: Millet Flakes / Aval
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

Product Keywords

Pearl Millet Flakes, Naatu Kambu Aval, Kambu Aval, Bajra Flakes, Bajra Poha, Pearl Millet Aval, Flattened Pearl Millet, Millet Flakes, Kambu Flakes, Pearl Millet for Upma, Millet Aval, Pearl Millet Breakfast Flakes

Other Names

Pearl Millet Flakes / Naatu Kambu Aval / Bajra Flakes / நாட்டு கம்பு அவல் / देशी बाजरा पोहा / దేశీ సజ్జల అటుకులు / ನಾಡು ಸಜ್ಜೆ ಅವಲಕ್ಕಿ / നാട്ടു കമ്പ് അവൽ