{"title":"Groceries","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"anil-kozhukattai-flour-500g","title":"Anil Kozhukattai Flour - 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePillaiyar Chaturthi morning, everyone shaping modakams and arguing over whose pleats were neatest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kozhukattai flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modakam, kozhukattai, ammini kozhukattai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, and its range now covers flours for everyday South Indian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flour is milled fine for kozhukattai, the steamed dumplings made for Vinayagar Chaturthi. Mixed with hot water, it gives a soft dough that you can pinch into cups, fill with coconut and jaggery, and steam. Leftover dough makes ammini kozhukattai, small balls tempered with mustard and chilli. Choosing between flours? Anil kozhukattai flour for modakam; Naga idiyappam flour for string hoppers; Anil rice flour for murukku and adai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a bowl of water and a little oil beside you while shaping. Wet fingers stop the dough cracking at the pleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-yellow\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls (Yellow)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732645560694,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Anil-Kozhukattai-Flour.jpg?v=1749057279"},{"product_id":"anil-lemon-vermicelli-180g","title":"Anil Lemon Vermicelli 180g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked at dawn for the drive to the native place, opened at the first tea stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant lemon sevai (lemon vermicelli)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick tiffin, lunch boxes, travel food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermicelli, also called semiya (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) · shavige (Kannada) · seviyan (Hindi, Punjabi) · shevaya (Marathi) · sevaiya (Gujarati) · semai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, so semiya is where the brand began. Anil sells this one as an instant lemon sevai, the tangy yellow noodle dish of Tamil tiffin boxes, and the listing gives rice as the main ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoiled, drained and tossed through mustard, urad dal, curry leaves and peanuts, it tastes like lemon sevai made from scratch, in about ten minutes. It holds well at room temperature, which is why it travels. Choosing between vermicelli? Lemon for a ready tangy sevai; Anil rice vermicelli for plain sevai you season yourself; Anil roasted vermicelli for upma and payasam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squeeze in fresh lemon just before serving. It brightens the flavour after a few hours in a tiffin box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-mustard-seeds-black-100gms\"\u003eSwaad Mustard Seeds Black\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-chana-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Chana Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732646281590,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Lemon-Vermicelli-1.jpg?v=1749057282"},{"product_id":"anil-rice-flour-500g","title":"Anil Rice Flour - 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKolam powder on the doorstep, and the good rice flour kept firmly in the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice flour (arisi maavu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murukku, kozhukattai, adai, crisp dosai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRice flour, also called arisi maavu (Tamil) · ari podi \/ idiyappam podi (Malayalam) · akki hittu (Kannada) · biyyam pindi (Telugu) · chawal ka atta (Hindi) · tandalache peeth (Marathi) · chokha no lot (Gujarati) · chaulan da atta (Punjabi) · chaler guro (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli; flours came later. This pack is plain rice flour, nothing else in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArisi maavu is the quiet workhorse of Tamil festival cooking: murukku and thattai at Deepavali, kozhukattai at Vinayagar Chaturthi, and a spoon stirred into dosai batter for crisp edges. It is white, soft and neutral in taste, so it takes whatever you season it with. Choosing between Anil flours? Rice flour to blend your own; Anil murukku flour when you want it ready-blended; Anil kozhukattai flour for smooth modakam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add two tablespoons to a thin rava dosai batter. The dosai comes out lacier and crisper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-powder-350g-brown\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Powder (Brown)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cumin-jeera-whole-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Cumin (Jeera) Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732648214902,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Anil-Rice-Flour-500g_1.webp?v=1749057289"},{"product_id":"anil-samba-rava-500g","title":"Anil Samba Rava 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone complained about hostel upma, and missed it the week they left.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samba rava, broken samba wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroken wheat, also called godhumai ravai \/ samba ravai (Tamil) · gothambu nurukku (Malayalam) · godhi rave (Kannada) · godhuma ravva (Telugu) · dalia (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · daliya (Marathi) · fada (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli; rava and flours came later. Samba rava is samba wheat, samba godhumai, broken into coarse brownish grits and packed ready to roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heavier and nuttier than white sooji, and each grain keeps a little bite, so the upma stays loose. Tamil homes use it for godhumai rava upma, kichadi and a savoury pongal. Choosing between rava? Samba rava for upma with bite; Anil double roasted rava for soft white upma and kesari; idli rava for rava idli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a little more water than for white rava, about 2½ cups per cup. Samba wheat keeps drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-chana-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Chana Dhal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732650639734,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/anil-samba-rava-500g.jpg?v=1749057292"},{"product_id":"anil-tamarind-vermicelli-180g","title":"Anil Tamarind Vermicelli 180g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeftover puli kaichal stirred into sevai, so nothing from Sunday's cooking went to waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind vermicelli, pre-seasoned (puli semiya)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick puli sevai for tiffin and lunch boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermicelli, also called semiya (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) · shavige (Kannada) · seviyan (Hindi, Punjabi) · shevaya (Marathi) · sevaiya (Gujarati) · semai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, so semiya is where the brand began. This one is puli semiya: retail listings for this pack give wheat flour, tamarind powder, chilli, turmeric and fenugreek as the ingredients, so the seasoning is already in the noodle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked, it tastes like puliyodharai in noodle form: sour, gently hot, a little bitter from the fenugreek, and dark orange-brown. Choosing between Anil semiya? Tamarind for puliyodharai flavour; lemon vermicelli for a lighter, tangier sevai; roasted short vermicelli for upma and payasam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temper mustard, urad dal, peanuts and curry leaves in gingelly oil and toss through at the end. That is what makes it taste like puliyodharai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-pink-peanuts-375gms\"\u003eHeera Pink Peanuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-ragi-vadagam-100g\"\u003eSri Durga Ragi Vadagam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732651295094,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Tamarind-Vermicelli-1.jpg?v=1749057295"},{"product_id":"elai-vadam-karam-100g","title":"SMS Elai Vadam Karam 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasam sadam night, and the plate of red vadam emptied before the rice was even served.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elai vadam with chilli (karam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS (Shree Mahalakshmi Stores), Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frying, with rasam rice, curd rice or sambar sadam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Elai means leaf: traditionally, rice batter is spread thin on banana leaves, steamed briefly, then peeled off and dried into sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the karam one, with chilli in the batter. In hot oil the pieces puff in seconds into thin, crisp wafers with a clean rice taste and a spicy finish. Choosing between vadams? Elai Vadam Karam for heat; Elai Vadam Plain for a mild crunch beside spicy kuzhambu; SMS Rice Onion Vadam for onion flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break large sheets into palm-sized pieces before frying. They puff evenly and fit the kadai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elai-vadam-plain-100g\"\u003eElai Vadam Plain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-pepper-rasam-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Pepper Rasam Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-lime-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Lime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732660896118,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Ilai-Vadaam-Kaaram-Fried-V2.jpg?v=1749057338"},{"product_id":"manna-barnyard-millet-500g","title":"Manna Barnyard Millet 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri fast days, when samak was the only grain allowed on the plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barnyard millet (kuthiraivali), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuthiraivali pongal, upma, fasting days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarnyard millet, also called kuthiraivali (Tamil) · kavadapullu (Malayalam) · oodalu (Kannada) · udalu (Telugu) · sanwa \/ samak ke chawal (Hindi) · bhagar \/ vari (Marathi) · moraiyo (Gujarati) · shyama (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuthiraivali is a tiny, pale millet that cooks soft and fluffy in about the time rice takes, or less. In the North it is samak or sanwa, eaten on vrat days. This smaller bag is a good way to try it before committing to a kilo. Choosing a millet? Barnyard for the softest; kodo (varagu) for a firmer bite; foxtail (thinai) for a nuttier taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap it straight in for rice in your usual ven pongal, with an extra half cup of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-moong-dal-washed-2kg\"\u003eHeera Moong Dal Washed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-pepper-whole-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Pepper Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732703723894,"sku":"MANMANBAR9357","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/manna-Barnyard-millet.jpg?v=1749057515"},{"product_id":"manna-foxtail-millet-500g-pack-of-2","title":"Manna Foxtail Millet 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinai and hot sambar on a wet Dublin evening, eaten from one big bowl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinai (foxtail millet), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinai pongal, upma, with sambar or rasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoxtail millet, also called thinai (Tamil) · thina (Malayalam) · navane (Kannada) · korralu (Telugu) · kangni (Hindi, Punjabi) · rala (Marathi) · kang (Gujarati) · kaon (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna began in Chennai in 2000, and its millets come plain, the way you would buy them loose from a grain shop at home. Thinai is foxtail millet, a tiny yellow grain grown across the dry parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra, and cooked much like rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cooks up light and fluffy with a mild, slightly nutty taste, and takes sambar or rasam well. Choosing a millet? Foxtail for fluffy and a little nutty; Little Millet (samai) for soft, closest to rice; Kodo (varagu) for firmer. Because it is a whole grain, it needs a rinse and a short soak before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For thinai pongal, cook it with a third as much moong dal, then finish with pepper, jeera and ghee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-moong-dal-washed-2kg\"\u003eHeera Moong Dal Washed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-pepper-whole-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Pepper Whole\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732711817590,"sku":"MANMANFOX4589","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Mannafoxtail_millet.jpg?v=1749057550"},{"product_id":"manna-health-mix-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Health Mix 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSathu maavu with jaggery, cooled on a steel plate so the youngest could eat first.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sathu maavu, a roasted multigrain porridge mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning kanji, sweet with milk or salted with buttermilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Its maker, Southern Health Foods, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSathu maavu is a blend of grains and pulses, roasted and ground fine, then cooked with water or milk into a thick, toasty kanji. Some take it sweet with jaggery, others salted and thinned with buttermilk. Choosing between porridge mixes? Health Mix for the classic sathu maavu; ragi malt for plain ragi; sattoo for a North Indian-style mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk the powder into cold liquid first, then heat. Added to hot milk, it lumps straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-jaggery-powder-country-sugar-500g\"\u003eNative Food Store Jaggery Powder (Country Sugar)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-almonds-100g\"\u003eHeera Almonds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732712636790,"sku":"MANMANHEA6762","price":10.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Health-Mix-1Kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1749057554"},{"product_id":"manna-kodo-millet-500g-pack-of-2","title":"Manna Kodo Millet 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaragu kichadi on a wet Saturday, a spoon of ghee melting into the middle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kodo millet (varagu), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varagu upma, kichadi and curd rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKodo millet, also called varagu (Tamil) · koovaragu (Malayalam) · harka (Kannada) · arikelu (Telugu) · kodo (Hindi, Bengali) · kodra (Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna began in Chennai in 2000, when I.S.A.K. Nazar started out with a sathumaavu mix, the Tamil multigrain porridge powder. Varagu, kodo millet, is one of the old dry-land grains of Tamil Nadu, and this half-kilo bag is an easy way to try it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grain is small and light brown and cooks up firmer than rice, closer to broken wheat. It keeps its shape in upma and kichadi instead of going soft. Choosing between Manna millets? Kodo for a firmer bite; little millet (samai) for small, soft grains; proso (panivaragu) for the mildest taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For curd rice, add an extra quarter cup of water so the varagu cooks soft enough to mash into the curd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dhal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-200ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732717584758,"sku":"MANMANKOD2762","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/manna-kodo-millet.jpg?v=1749057576"},{"product_id":"manna-little-millet-500g-pack-of-2","title":"Manna Little Millet 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamai thayir sadam in a steel dabba, packed for the early bus to college.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little millet (samai), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samai sadam, curd rice and pongal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle millet, also called samai (Tamil) · chama (Malayalam) · save (Kannada) · samalu (Telugu) · kutki (Hindi) · sava (Marathi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar. Its first product was a sathumaavu mix, the Tamil multigrain porridge powder, and millets have stayed at the centre of the range. Samai, little millet, is the smallest grain of the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cooks quickly and soft, closer to rice than most millets, so it is the easiest one to swap into curd rice or pongal. The taste is mild. Choosing between Manna millets? Little millet for soft and quick; kodo (varagu) for a firmer bite; barnyard (kuthiraivali) for the fluffiest grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir the curd in while the samai is still warm, with a splash of milk, so it stays soft until lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-lime-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Lime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-mustard-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-karuvepilai-podi-200gms\"\u003eSuswaad Karuvepilai Podi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732718240118,"sku":"MANMANLIT1079","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/manna-little-millet.jpg?v=1749057579"},{"product_id":"manna-sprouted-ragi-flour-1kg","title":"Manna Sprouted Ragi Flour - 1Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRagi koozh in a steel tumbler on a hot afternoon, with raw onion on the side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprouted ragi (finger millet) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ragi kali, koozh, dosa, roti and porridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRagi, also called kezhvaragu \/ keppai (Tamil) · panjappullu \/ muthari (Malayalam) · ragulu (Telugu) · mandua \/ ragi (Hindi) · nachni (Marathi) · nagli (Gujarati) · marua (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Manna's maker, Southern Health Foods, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKezhvaragu is ground here after the grain has been sprouted, the old way. The flour is fine and brick-brown, with a mild, earthy taste. Choosing between ragi? Sprouted flour for kali, koozh and porridge; ragi vermicelli for a quick breakfast; ready ragi dosa mix when there is no time to ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For ragi kali, keep stirring with the back of a wooden spoon until the dough stops sticking to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grand-sweets-kara-kozhambu-450g\"\u003eGrand Sweets Kara Kozhambu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-jaggery-powder-country-sugar-500g\"\u003eNative Food Store Jaggery Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/prestige-cast-iron-scratch-resistant-round-base-dosa-tawa-black-12-inches\"\u003ePrestige Cast Iron Dosa Tawa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732718961014,"sku":"MANMANPLA6439","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/manna_sprouted_Ragi_flour.webp?v=1790078910"},{"product_id":"manna-proso-millet-500g-pack-of-2","title":"Manna Proso millet 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanivaragu payasam with jaggery and cardamom, made the week the rice tin ran low.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proso millet (panivaragu), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pongal, upma and sweet payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProso millet, also called panivaragu (Tamil, Malayalam) · baragu (Kannada) · varigalu (Telugu) · cheena (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · cheno (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a mix based on sathumaavu, the Tamil multigrain porridge. Panivaragu, proso millet, is an old dry-land grain of Tamil Nadu, cooked the way rice is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are small, round and pale yellow, and cook soft and mild in about the time rice takes. It is the easiest millet to start with, and the half-kilo bag makes it a small gamble. Choosing between millets? Proso for mild and quick; foxtail (thinai) for a nuttier bowl; kodo (varagu) for a firmer bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For sweet pongal, cook it soft with moong dal first, then melt in the jaggery off the heat so it does not catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-powder-350g-brown\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Powder (Brown)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-moong-dal-washed-2kg\"\u003eHeera Moong Dal Washed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732719681910,"sku":"MANMANPRO3591","price":1.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/manna-proso-millet.jpg?v=1749057586"},{"product_id":"maracheeni-appalam-sms-shree-mahalakshmi-appalams-200g","title":"Maracheeni Appalam - SMS (Shree Mahalakshmi Appalams) - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cousin's ear-piercing ceremony, and appalams so big they hung off the banana leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maracheeni (tapioca) appalam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar rice, rasam rice, curd rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppalam \/ papad, also called appalam (Tamil) · pappadam (Malayalam) · happala (Kannada) · appadam (Telugu) · papad (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi) · papor (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Maracheeni is the Tamil word for tapioca, or kappa as Kerala calls it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapioca appalams puff up much more than urad ones and turn light and airy, so they shatter at the first bite. The flavour is mild, which leaves room for the sambar or rasam they are served with. Choosing between appalams? Maracheeni for big, airy and light; a regular urad appalam for thinner and crisper; onion vadam for something with more taste of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fry in a wide kadai. These puff to almost twice their size and need the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtr-sambar-powder-200gms\"\u003eMTR Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sms-rice-onion-vadam-100g\"\u003eSMS Rice Onion Vadam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-mantra-ground-nut-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Mantra Groundnut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55732722598262,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Marachini-Appalam.jpg?v=1749057596"},{"product_id":"anil-varagu-vermicelli-180g","title":"Anil Varagu Vermicelli - 180g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThatha's new millet habit, and the whole house eating varagu semiya along with him.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varagu (kodo millet) vermicelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semiya upma, lemon semiya, tiffin boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermicelli, also called semiya (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) · shavige (Kannada) · seviyan (Hindi, Punjabi) · shevaya (Marathi) · sevaiya (Gujarati) · semai (Bengali).\u003cbr\u003eKodo millet, also called varagu (Tamil) · koovaragu (Malayalam) · harka (Kannada) · arikelu (Telugu) · kodo (Hindi, Bengali) · kodra (Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, and it now makes semiya from several millets as well as wheat. This one is named for varagu, kodo millet, a hardy small grain that Tamil villages have long cooked like rice, as varagu sadam or pongal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs semiya it cooks in three or four minutes, with a mild, slightly nutty taste, and the strands keep their shape in upma instead of collapsing. It suits a quick weekday tiffin or a lunch box. Choosing between Anil millet semiyas? Varagu for a firmer bite; Thinai (foxtail) for mild and light; Cholam (sorghum) for a paler, faintly sweet bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse it under cold water the moment it is drained. The strands stay separate and take the tempering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anil-vermicelli-180g-foxtail-thinai\"\u003eAnil Vermicelli - Foxtail (Thinai)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-chana-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Chana Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55742771462518,"sku":"ABLOC00348","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Anil-Varagu-Vermicelli.jpg?v=1749202626"},{"product_id":"elai-vadam-plain-100g","title":"Elai Vadam Plain-100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurd rice on a hot afternoon, and white vadam that snapped at the first bite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elai vadam, plain rice vadam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS (Shree Mahalakshmi Stores), Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frying, with curd rice or sambar sadam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Elai means leaf: traditionally, rice batter is spread thin on banana leaves, steamed for a minute, then peeled off and dried into sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn hot oil the dried pieces puff in seconds into thin, white, very crisp wafers with a clean rice taste, loud enough to hear across the table. This is the plain one. Choosing between? Elai Vadam Plain for a mild crunch; Elai Vadam Karam for chilli heat; SMS Rice Onion Vadam for onion flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fry only a few at a time. They puff in seconds, and a crowded kadai leaves them chewy in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sms-rice-onion-vadam-100g\"\u003eSMS Rice Onion Vadam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-lime-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Lime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-vathal-kuzhambu-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Vathal Kuzhambu Paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55742891950454,"sku":"ABIMP00179","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Ilai-Vadaam-Fried.jpg?v=1749204559"},{"product_id":"dry-mango-vathal-100g","title":"Dry Mango Vathal-100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaa vathal kuzhambu on the last day before payday, when the vegetable basket was empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried raw mango pieces (maa vathal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maa vathal kuzhambu, sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Maa vathal is the plainest of its dried range: slices of raw mango, dried hard for the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are very sour, which is the point. Soaked and simmered in a tamarind gravy, they soften and turn a plain kuzhambu into maa vathal kuzhambu, sharp and a little sweet from the jaggery that goes in at the end. Choosing between vathals? Mango for a sour kuzhambu; sundakkai or manathakkali for the bitter, classic vathal kuzhambu; lotus stem or vendakkai for frying crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back the tamarind by half when the mango goes in, or the kuzhambu will be too sour to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annapoorna-nellai-vathal-puli-kulambu-masala-200g\"\u003eAnnapoorna Nellai Vathal Puli Kulambu Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nalla-maharaja-wood-pressed-sesame-oil-1-litre\"\u003eNala Maharaja Wood Pressed Sesame Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-dried-vathal-100g-sundaikai-turkey-berry\"\u003eSri Durga Dried Vathal - Sundaikai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55743830491510,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Mango-Vathal.jpg?v=1749214026"},{"product_id":"lotus-stem-vathal-100g","title":"Lotus Stem Vathal-100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurd rice at Paati's with one plate of fried vathal set down for everyone to share.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus stem vathal (thamarai thandu vathal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frying crisp for curd rice or rasam rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Thamarai thandu is the stem of the lotus, which is naturally full of small holes; sliced across, each piece looks like a little wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFried quickly in hot oil, the slices crisp up and keep their lacy pattern. They are salty and crunchy, eaten alongside a meal rather than in it. Choosing between vathals? Lotus stem for a crisp, patterned side; vendakkai vathal for a crunchier, deeper flavour; mango vathal for simmering into a sour kuzhambu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fry them last, after the rice is on the table. They lose their crunch within half an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sms-ladies-finger-vathal-dhindi-vendai-vathal-100g\"\u003eSMS Vendai Vathal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-ponni-raw-rice-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Ponni Raw Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aachi-vathakulambu-masala-100g\"\u003eAachi Vathakulambu Masala\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55748125426038,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Lotus-Stem-Vathal.jpg?v=1749271974"},{"product_id":"anil-roasted-rava-500g","title":"Anil Roasted Rava 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpma for the overnight train, wrapped in banana leaf, opened at the first long halt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted rava (sooji, semolina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upma, rava kesari, rava dosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSemolina, also called ravai (Tamil) · rava (Malayalam, Marathi) · rave \/ bombay rave (Kannada) · bombay ravva \/ upma ravva (Telugu) · sooji (Hindi) · soji \/ rava (Gujarati) · suji (Punjabi, Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, and roasted rava sits right beside it on the same shelf. Rava is semolina, the coarse-ground wheat of upma and kesari, and this pack comes roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is roasted already, it goes straight into the tempering and cooks into a soft, separate upma in minutes. It also works for rava kesari and a quick rava dosa. Choosing between ravas? Anil roasted for fast weekday upma; Anil double roasted for an extra-toasted grain; Anil samba rava for a coarser, nuttier upma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain the rava into boiling water with one hand and stir with the other. That is the whole secret of lump-free upma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-mustard-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-urid-split-2kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Urid Dal Split\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtr-spiced-chutney-powder-200gms\"\u003eMTR Spiced Chutney Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55756823363958,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/anil-roasted-rava-500g.jpg?v=1749448356"},{"product_id":"sms-rice-onion-vadam-100g","title":"SMS Rice Onion Vadam 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVengaya vadam crackling in the kadai, and a hand sneaking one before the plate arrived.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice vadam with onion (vengaya vadam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, Shree Mahalakshmi Stores, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curd rice, sambar sadam, rasam rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMS appalams and vadams are made by Shree Mahalakshmi Stores in Chennai. Vadam is the summer-made fryer of Tamil kitchens: rice batter, here with onion, traditionally squeezed into small shapes and dried until brittle, then kept in tins through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDropped into hot oil, it puffs in seconds into a light, crackly crisp with a sweet-savoury onion taste. It is the side that makes plain curd rice or sambar sadam feel like a full meal. Choosing between fryers? Onion vadam for a light crunch; SMS maracheeni appalam for a big, flat crisp; SMS ladies finger vathal for a salty, sour bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fry it in the oil left after the appalam. Vadam needs only a few seconds, so keep the slotted spoon ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maracheeni-appalam-sms-shree-mahalakshmi-appalams-200g\"\u003eMaracheeni Appalam (SMS)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sms-ladies-finger-vathal-dhindi-vendai-vathal-100g\"\u003eSMS Ladies Finger Vathal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-vathal-kuzhambu-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Vathal Kuzhambu Rice Paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Mahalakshmi Stores (SMS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55757025280374,"sku":"ABIMP00202","price":2.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Rice-onion-vadam-karam.jpg?v=1749452887"},{"product_id":"manna-little-millet-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Little Millet 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaati's samai sadam, with a spoon of kuzhambu poured over the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little millet (samai), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samai rice, samai pongal, curd rice, upma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle millet, also called samai (Tamil) · chama (Malayalam) · save (Kannada) · samalu (Telugu) · kutki (Hindi) · sava (Marathi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamai, little millet, is one of the small millets grown across the dry lands of Tamil Nadu, Andhra and the Deccan. Before polished rice took over, samai sadam and samai pongal were ordinary meals in many villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are tiny and cook soft in about fifteen minutes. It tastes mild and takes on whatever is served with it, from sambar to curd, and a plate of it looks and eats much like rice. Choosing a millet? Samai for soft, rice-like grains; foxtail (thinai) for something a little nuttier; kodo (varagu) for a firmer bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samai makes a good curd rice. Cook it with a little extra water, let it cool, then mix with curd and a mustard and curry leaf tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-foxtail-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Foxtail Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-kodo-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Kodo Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811174891894,"sku":"MANMANLIT7738","price":5.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Little-Millet-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750515609"},{"product_id":"manna-foxtail-millet-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Foxtail Millet 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinai pongal at a village kovil festival, served on a leaf and still steaming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxtail millet (thinai), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinai pongal, upma, payasam, as rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoxtail millet, also called thinai (Tamil) · thina (Malayalam) · navane (Kannada) · korralu (Telugu) · kangni (Hindi, Punjabi) · rala (Marathi) · kang (Gujarati) · kaon (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Manna's maker, Southern Health Foods, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinai is a tiny, pale yellow millet, mild and a little nutty, that cooks up fluffy and separate like rice. It is often the first millet people get on with. Choosing a millet? Foxtail for mild and fluffy; barnyard (kuthiraivali) for the softest and quickest; little millet (samai) for a finer grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For thinai pongal, cook it with a fistful of moong dal and finish with pepper, jeera and ghee, as you would ven pongal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-little-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Little Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-200ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811175055734,"sku":"MANMANFOX6244","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Foxtail-Millet-1kg-pack-of-1_1.webp?v=1750515614"},{"product_id":"manna-proso-millet-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Proso Millet 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillet spread out on a threshing floor, and children told off for running across it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proso millet (panivaragu), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panivaragu pongal, upma, curd rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProso millet, also called panivaragu (Tamil, Malayalam) · baragu (Kannada) · varigalu (Telugu) · cheena (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · cheno (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge. Panivaragu, proso millet, is one of the old small millets of Tamil Nadu, grown on dry land and cooked the way rice is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are small, round and pale yellow, and cook up soft and mild, closer to rice than most millets. Swap it in for rice in pongal or curd rice and it mostly goes unnoticed. Choosing between millets? Proso (panivaragu) is mild and quick; foxtail (thinai) is a little nuttier; barnyard (kuthiraivali) is the softest of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For panivaragu pongal, cook it with a handful of moong dal, then finish with ghee, pepper and cumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-foxtail-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Foxtail Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dhal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811175350646,"sku":"MANMANPRO1754","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Proso-Millet-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750515618"},{"product_id":"manna-barnyard-millet-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Barnyard Millet 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rice before rice was everywhere, and the \"rice\" of North Indian fasting days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barnyard millet (kuthiraivali), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuthiraivali pongal, upma, curd rice, fasting days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarnyard millet, also called kuthiraivali (Tamil) · kavadapullu (Malayalam) · oodalu (Kannada) · udalu (Telugu) · sanwa \/ samak ke chawal (Hindi) · bhagar \/ vari (Marathi) · moraiyo (Gujarati) · shyama (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuthiraivali is a small, pale millet that grandparents in Tamil villages grew up eating long before polished rice took over. It cooks like rice in about half the time and stays soft and fluffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the North it goes by samak or sanwa, the \"vrat ke chawal\" eaten on Navratri fasts. Choosing a millet? Barnyard is the softest and quickest; foxtail (thinai) is a little nuttier; kodo (varagu) is firmer, closer to broken wheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap it straight in for rice in your usual ven pongal, with an extra half cup of water. Most people cannot tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-foxtail-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Foxtail Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-kodo-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Kodo Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811175743862,"sku":"MANMANBAR9029","price":5.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Barnyard-Millet-1kg-pack-of-1_1-2.webp?v=1750515622"},{"product_id":"manna-kodo-millet-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Kodo Millet 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaragu arisi sadam at a village relative's, with rasam poured right over it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kodo millet (varagu), whole grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varagu pongal, upma, curd rice, with sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKodo millet, also called varagu (Tamil) · koovaragu (Malayalam) · harka (Kannada) · arikelu (Telugu) · kodo (Hindi, Bengali) · kodra (Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar. Its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Millets are now a big part of what it sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaragu is a small, light brown millet that cooks up firmer than rice, closer to broken wheat, and holds its shape well under sambar or curd. It is a good one for pongal and upma. Choosing a millet? Kodo for a firmer bite; barnyard (kuthiraivali) for the softest and quickest; little millet (samai) for something close to rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook it a little drier for upma and a little wetter for curd rice. It forgives both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-little-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Little Millet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811175842166,"sku":"MANMANKOD3846","price":5.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Kodo-Millet-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750515627"},{"product_id":"manna-little-millet-flour-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Little Millet Flour-1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small soft dosai torn into pieces for the youngest, fanned till it stopped steaming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little millet (samai) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft dosai, roti and porridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle millet, also called samai (Tamil) · chama (Malayalam) · save (Kannada) · samalu (Telugu) · kutki (Hindi) · sava (Marathi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the Tamil multigrain porridge mix. This is samai maavu, little millet milled fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pale and fine, and of the Manna millet flours it makes the softest dosai. Mixed thin it spreads easily on the tawa; kneaded with hot water it makes a tender roti. Choosing between millet flours? Little millet for soft dosai; Manna Kodo Millet Flour for firmer roti and adai; Manna Foxtail Millet Flour for a nuttier taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a spoon of curd to the batter and rest it 20 minutes. The dosai crisp better at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-sesame-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Sesame)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-tangy-tomato-chutney-thokku-300g\"\u003e777 Tangy Tomato Chutney \/ Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811176235382,"sku":"MANMANLIT8641","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Little-Millet-Flour-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750515631"},{"product_id":"manna-barnyard-millet-flour-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Barnyard Millet Flour-1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur neighbour's kuthiraivali dosai recipe, copied onto the back of a calendar page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuthiraivali (barnyard millet) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosai, adai, roti, kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarnyard millet, also called kuthiraivali (Tamil) · kavadapullu (Malayalam) · oodalu (Kannada) · udalu (Telugu) · sanwa \/ samak ke chawal (Hindi) · bhagar \/ vari (Marathi) · moraiyo (Gujarati) · shyama (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna began in Chennai in 2000 with a sathumaavu mix and now packs most of the South Indian millets. This is kuthiraivali, barnyard millet, milled to a flour, so millet dosai or roti needs no grinding at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a mild taste and cooks soft. The dough does not stretch like atta, so pat rotis out by hand rather than rolling them thin. Choosing between Manna millet flours? Barnyard for mild and soft; Foxtail for a little nuttier; Sprouted Ragi for ragi dosai and kali. Mix it with a little rice flour or rava if you want a crisper dosai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For quick dosai, mix one cup with half a cup of curd, salt and water, and rest it 20 minutes. No fermenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-plain-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Plain)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-tangy-tomato-chutney-thokku-300g\"\u003e777 Tangy Tomato Chutney \/ Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811176333686,"sku":"MANMANBAR6237","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Barnyard-Millet-Flour-1kg-pack-of-1_1-2.webp?v=1750515635"},{"product_id":"manna-kodo-millet-flour-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Kodo Millet Flour-1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick varagu adai off the tawa, crisp at the edges, with jaggery on the side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kodo millet (varagu) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roti, adai and thick kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKodo millet, also called varagu (Tamil) · koovaragu (Malayalam) · harka (Kannada) · arikelu (Telugu) · kodo (Hindi, Bengali) · kodra (Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, whose first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix. This is its varagu maavu, kodo millet milled to a light brown flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the firmest of the Manna millet flours, so it suits roti, adai and a thick porridge better than a thin, lacy dosai. The taste is mild and a little earthy. Choosing between millet flours? Kodo for roti and adai; Manna Little Millet Flour for soft dosai; Manna Plain Ragi Flour for koozh and mudde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For dosai, mix it half and half with rice flour so the batter spreads without tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-chana-dal-2kg\"\u003eHeera Chana Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-hot-onion-chutney-thokku-300g\"\u003e777 Hot Onion Chutney \/ Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-mantra-ground-nut-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Mantra Groundnut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811176399222,"sku":"MANMANKOD4979","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Kodo-Millet-Flour-1kg-pack-of-1_1.webp?v=1750515639"},{"product_id":"manna-foxtail-millet-flour-1kg-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Foxtail Millet Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinai maavu and honey, the hill offering from the Valli story Thatha told every summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxtail millet (thinai) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosai, adai, roti and puttu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoxtail millet, also called thinai (Tamil) · thina (Malayalam) · navane (Kannada) · korralu (Telugu) · kangni (Hindi, Punjabi) · rala (Marathi) · kang (Gujarati) · kaon (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Manna's maker, Southern Health Foods, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinai is foxtail millet, one of the old Tamil hill grains. Its flour is pale, fine and mild, a little nutty, and it makes soft dosai, adai and roti. Choosing between millet flours? Foxtail for soft dosai and adai; Manna Jowar Millet Flour for bhakri; Naga Ragi Flour for koozh and a darker dosai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For thinai dosai, mix equal parts flour and leftover idli batter. It ferments with the batter and spreads thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-hot-onion-chutney-thokku-300g\"\u003e777 Hot Onion Chutney \/ Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-foxtail-millet-1kg-pack-of-1\"\u003eManna Foxtail Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811176431990,"sku":"MANMANFOX1378","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Foxtail-Millet-Flour-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750515643"},{"product_id":"idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr","title":"Idhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil - 1Ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn oil-bath Deepavali morning, and every vathal kuzhambu since.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gingelly oil, pressed from sesame seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idhayam, Virudhunagar, since 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSesame, also called nallennai (Tamil) · nallenna (Malayalam) · ellenne (Kannada) · nuvvula nune (Telugu) · til ka tel (Hindi) · teelache tel (Marathi) · tal nu tel (Gujarati) · til da tel (Punjabi) · tiler tel (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamil homes call it nallennai, simply \"good oil\", and for a lot of families Idhayam was the only bottle that ever sat by the stove. V.V.V. Rajendran started the brand in Virudhunagar in 1986, and it has been the name for gingelly oil in Tamil Nadu ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the oil you are meant to taste. It is what makes a vathal kuzhambu smell like home and turns a spoon of podi into a meal. Choosing between oils? Gingelly for kuzhambu, podi and pickles; groundnut for everyday cooking and frying; coconut for Kerala dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it into idli milagai podi until it looks like wet sand. That is the right amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-sesame-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Sesame)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-vathal-kuzhambu-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Vathal Kuzhambu Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grand-sweets-vathakuzhambu-thokku-450g\"\u003eGrand Sweets Vathakuzhambu Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idhayam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811176530294,"sku":"IDHIDHGIN9818","price":10.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/IDHAYAM-GINGELLY-SESAME-OIL.jpg?v=1750515652"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-urid-dal-gota-1kg","title":"Udhaiyam Urid Dal \/ Gota 1Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinder rumbling late on Sunday night, and soft idlis waiting on Monday morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole skinless urad dal (gota)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli and dosa batter, medu vada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrad dal, also called ulutham paruppu \/ ulundu (Tamil) · uzhunnu parippu (Malayalam) · uddina bele (Kannada) · minapa pappu (Telugu) · udid dal (Marathi) · adad ni dal (Gujarati) · maah di dal (Punjabi) · biulir dal \/ kalai dal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals are made by Udhaiyams Agro Foods in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, which says the Udhaiyam name has been in the market for 85 years. Gota is urad with the black skin taken off but the lentil left whole rather than split, the ulundhu most Tamil homes keep for batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole urad grinds up lighter and fluffier than split, which is why it is the one for idli, dosa and medu vada. Ground cold and on its own, it gives idlis their spring and vadas their crisp shell. Choosing between urad? Gota for batter and vada, split urad for tempering and podi, chilka (with skin) for dal makhani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add ice-cold water a little at a time while grinding. Warm batter comes out flat and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annam-idli-rice-5kgs\"\u003eAnnam Idli Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idlimate-ib-idli-cooker-16\"\u003eIdlimate Idli Cooker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-sesame-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811200156022,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/ABLOC00563.webp?v=1750517414"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-urid-split-2kg","title":"Udhaiyam Urad Dal Split 2kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vadai malai for Anjaneyar, a hundred small vadais threaded onto string.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split urad dal without skin (ulutham paruppu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Thiruvotriyur, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempering, vadai, dosa and idli batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrad dal, also called ulutham paruppu \/ ulundu (Tamil) · uzhunnu parippu (Malayalam) · uddina bele (Kannada) · minapa pappu (Telugu) · udid dal (Marathi) · adad ni dal (Gujarati) · maah di dal (Punjabi) · biulir dal \/ kalai dal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals are made by Udhaiyams Agro Foods Pvt Ltd in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, which says the Udhaiyam name has been in the market for 85 years. This is 100% split black gram with the skin taken off: the pale, halved ulutham paruppu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teaspoon in hot oil with mustard is where every poriyal and chutney tempering begins, turning golden and crunchy. Soaked and ground, it makes a light, fluffy batter. Choosing between Udhaiyam urad? Split for tempering and quick batter, gota (whole, skinless) for idli and medu vadai, and chilka with skin for a darker dal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add urad dal to the oil a few seconds after the mustard pops, and take the pan off when it turns light gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-chana-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Chana Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-mustard-seeds-black-100gms\"\u003eSwaad Mustard Seeds Black\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232596342,"sku":null,"price":8.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Udhaiyam-urid-dal-split.webp?v=1753458976"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-toor-dhall-2kg","title":"Udhaiyam TOOR DHALL - 2KG","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dal behind a proper Sunday sambar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split, skinned toor (pigeon pea) lentils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar, paruppu, rasam, dal tadka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToor dal, also called thuvaram paruppu (Tamil) · thuvara parippu (Malayalam) · togari bele (Kannada) · kandi pappu (Telugu) · arhar dal (Hindi, Bengali) · tur dal (Marathi) · tuver dal (Gujarati) · arhar di dal (Punjabi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient: peeled toor lentils. Toor cooks down soft and creamy, which is why South Indian kitchens use it for sambar and paruppu. Choosing between dals? Toor gives body and a nutty depth; moong dal cooks faster and lighter; urad is for batter, not for sambar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse 1 cup of dal until the water runs mostly clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure cook with 3 cups water, a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of oil for 3–4 whistles (or simmer 40–45 minutes, covered).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash well, then add to your sambar or temper with ghee, cumin and garlic for plain paruppu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak for 30 minutes before cooking and it will mash smoother with fewer whistles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtr-sambar-powder-200gms\"\u003eMTR Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tumkur-tamarind-200gms\"\u003eTumkur Tamarind\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232629110,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/UDHAYAM-TOOR-DHALL-2KG-4_1800x1800_18976ec2-758d-453f-b086-dcc1d0baa3d3.jpg?v=1753458675"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-moong-dhal-2kg","title":"Udhaiyam Moong Dal 2kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePongal morning in Margazhi, pepper and ghee, and kolams still wet outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split, peeled moong dal (paasi paruppu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ven pongal, kootu, moong dal payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoong dal, also called paasi paruppu (Tamil) · cherupayar parippu (Malayalam) · hesaru bele (Kannada) · pesara pappu (Telugu) · mug dal (Marathi) · mag ni dal (Gujarati) · moongi di dal (Punjabi) · muger dal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals come from Udhaiyams Agro Foods in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, which says the Udhaiyam name has been in the market for 85 years. This bag is their moong dal, in the two-kilo size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is paasi paruppu: peeled, split moong, small and pale yellow. It needs no soaking and goes soft in two whistles, which is why it ends up in so much: ven pongal, kootu, a plain dal with ghee, and sweet paasi paruppu payasam. Choosing between dals? Moong for pongal and kootu; toor for sambar; chana dal for vadai and tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-roast the moong in a pan until it smells nutty before it goes into pongal. It makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-pepper-whole-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Pepper Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-cumin-whole-100gms\"\u003eSwaad Cumin Whole\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232694646,"sku":null,"price":8.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/MoongDhal-2022-06-04T170722.165_1800x1800_5533345e-09c1-4995-93ce-a0474db23f27.webp?v=1753458637"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-moong-beans-2kg","title":"Udhaiyam Moong Beans 2kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTied in a damp cloth on the windowsill, checked each morning for little tails.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole green moong (pachai payaru)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sundal, payaru curry, sprouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhole green moong, also called pachai payaru (Tamil) · cherupayar (Malayalam) · hesaru kaalu (Kannada) · pesalu (Telugu) · sabut moong (Hindi) · akkha mug (Marathi) · akha mag (Gujarati) · sabut moongi (Punjabi) · sabut mug (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals and pulses come from Udhaiyams Agro Foods in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai. This is whole green moong, pachai payaru, with the green skin left on, the same bean that becomes yellow moong dal once it is split and skinned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cooks to soft, whole beans with a mild, earthy taste, and it is the moong for Navaratri sundal, cherupayar curry with puttu, whole moong masala with chapati, and sprouts. Choosing between moong? Whole green for sundal, curry and sprouts; Udhaiyam moong dal for pongal and kootu; Heera large moong for bigger beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For sundal, cook the soaked moong just until soft but still whole. Overcooked moong turns to paste in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-mustard-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232760182,"sku":null,"price":7.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/opb-18.png?v=1766399488"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-roasted-daria-500g","title":"Udhaiyam ROASTED DARIA - 500G","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe steel dabba beside the mixie, opened every single time chutney was made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottukadalai, roasted split gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut chutney, idli podi and sundal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoasted gram, also called pottukadalai (Tamil) · pottukadala (Malayalam) · hurigadale (Kannada) · putnala pappu (Telugu) · bhuna chana \/ daria (Hindi) · phutane (Marathi) · daliya (roasted chana) (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals are made by Udhaiyams Agro Foods, based in Thiruvotriyur in Chennai, which says the Udhaiyam name has been in the market for eighty-five years. Pottukadalai is chana dal that has already been roasted and split, so it needs no soaking and no cooking and grinds straight to a powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own it is dry, pale and faintly sweet. A handful ground into coconut chutney thickens it and keeps it from splitting, which is the part most people miss. Choosing between the grams? Pottukadalai for grinding, chana dal for cooking, whole roasted gram when you want to eat it as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons per coconut is about right for chutney. Any more and it turns pasty rather than thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-garlic-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Garlic)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-black-eye-beans-karamani-500g\"\u003eNatures Black Eye Beans (Karamani)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232858486,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Udhaiyam-Gram-Dhall.webp?v=1753458594"},{"product_id":"sakthi-bajji-bonda-powder-200g","title":"Sakthi Bajji Bonda Powder - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVazhakkai bajji at Besant Nagar beach, the paper plate going see-through with oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bajji and bonda batter mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi Masala, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion, plantain, potato and chilli bajji; bonda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi Masala is based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, and was started in 1977 by Dr P.C. Duraisamy as a small turmeric trading business. Sakthi Masala Private Limited was formed in 1997 and makes more than 50 spice and masala powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ready batter powder for tea-time bajji: add water, dip thin slices of raw banana, onion or potato, and fry. Thicker batter wraps round a spoon of potato masala for bonda. No measuring besan and rice flour, no guessing the chilli. Choosing between mixes? Sakthi for a Tamil tea-kadai bajji; GRB Bajji Bonda Mix for another Tamil kitchen's version; Aashirvaad besan if you like to mix your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice the plantain lengthwise and thin, about the thickness of a coin. Thick slices stay raw inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/everest-masala-tea-100g\"\u003eEverest Masala Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annam-daria-1kg-pottukadalai\"\u003eAnnam Daria (Pottukadalai)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fortune-refined-sunflower-oil-1ltr\"\u003eFortune Refined Sunflower Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232924022,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1754817639"},{"product_id":"sakthi-chili-chutney-powder-200g","title":"Sakthi Chili Chutney Powder - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUthappam on a Saturday evening, red powder scattered on top just before the flip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilli chutney powder (milagai podi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi Masala, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli, dosai, uthappam, with gingelly oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peanuts, Sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi Masala is based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, and was started in 1977 by Dr P.C. Duraisamy. The company has received India's National Award for Quality Products three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the dry chutney that stands in when there is no time to grind coconut chutney. Mix a spoon with gingelly oil to a loose paste and every idli gets dragged through it. It is coarse and hot, and a little goes a long way. Choosing between podis? Sakthi Chili Chutney Powder for a hot, coarse podi; Suswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Plain) for a simpler podi; 777 Idli Chilli Powder for the Chennai classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a small steel box of podi already mixed with oil in the fridge door for weekday idlis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nalla-maharaja-wood-pressed-sesame-oil-1-litre\"\u003eNala Maharaja Wood Pressed Sesame Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annam-idli-rice-5kgs\"\u003eAnnam Idli Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idlimate-ib-idli-cooker-16\"\u003eIdlimate Ib Idli Cooker 16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811232956790,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/A4B3DBBA-6123-41BD-B8C0-DC0943C82E48.jpg?v=1754818443"},{"product_id":"sakthi-sambar-powder-200g","title":"Sakthi Sambar Powder - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambar sadam in the school tiffin, kept warm till lunch in a hand towel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar powder (sambar podi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi Masala, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drumstick, vendakkai and small onion sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peanuts, Mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi Masala is based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, and was started in 1977 by Dr P.C. Duraisamy as a small turmeric trading business. The company has received India's National Award for Quality Products three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambar podi is the blend that turns cooked toor dal and tamarind water into sambar. Sakthi's is the everyday Erode version, made for a pot of sambar with rice or idli. It goes with any vegetable you have, from drumstick to pumpkin. Choosing between sambar powders? Sakthi for an Erode kitchen's sambar; 777 Madras Sambar Powder for the Chennai style; Sakthi Kulambu Chilli if it is kara kuzhambu you are after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil the vegetables in the tamarind water with the podi first, and add the dal last. The vegetables take up the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aachi-tamarind-500g\"\u003eAachi Tamarind\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811233284470,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/39BF3A4A-E36E-4FC8-9003-0F25B8579E2D.jpg?v=1754818327"},{"product_id":"sakthi-tandoori-chicken-masala-200g","title":"Sakthi Tandoori Chicken Masala - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA college fest barbecue, someone fanning the coals with a paper plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tandoori chicken masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi Masala, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yogurt marinades for chicken, paneer and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi Masala Private Limited, based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, was formed in 1997 and makes more than 50 spice and masala powders. It started in 1977 as Dr P.C. Duraisamy's small turmeric trading business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTandoori masala is for marinating, not for gravy. Stir it into thick yogurt with lemon, coat scored chicken and leave it overnight, then cook hot and fast. The red, smoky-looking crust is what you are after. It works on an oven tray, a grill pan or a summer barbecue. Choosing between? Sakthi Tandoori for grilled, dry chicken; Sakthi Chicken Masala for curry; Shan Chicken 65 for fried starters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang the yogurt in a muslin cloth for an hour first. Thick yogurt clings; runny yogurt slides off in the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-ginger-garlic-paste-310gms\"\u003eShan Ginger Garlic Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-bombay-briyani-masala-60gms-copy\"\u003eShan Chat Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-kashmiri-chilli-powder-100g\"\u003eHeera Kashmiri Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811233382774,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/67DF9AC2-BDFF-48A8-AA41-60252FDAF193.jpg?v=1754819073"},{"product_id":"sakthi-turmeric-powder-200g","title":"Sakthi Turmeric Powder 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe yellow ring left on the worktop that never quite scrubbed away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground turmeric (manjal podi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday curries, rice and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurmeric, also called manjal (Tamil, Malayalam) · arishina (Kannada) · pasupu (Telugu) · haldi (Hindi, Punjabi) · halad (Marathi) · haldar (Gujarati) · holud (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi began with turmeric. Dr P.C. Duraisamy started the business in Erode in 1977 as a small turmeric trading concern, and it has grown from there into a company making more than fifty spice and masala powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManjal podi is the first thing into most Tamil pans, half a teaspoon going in with the onions rather than at the end, and a pinch into rice for colour. The ingredients list says turmeric powder and nothing else. Choosing between the yellows? Turmeric for everyday cooking, Kashmiri chilli for colour with less heat, a pooja tin of turmeric for the shelf rather than the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it with the onions, not at the end. Stirred in late, turmeric tastes dusty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gopuram-turmeric-tin-5g\"\u003eGopuram Turmeric Tin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-kashmiri-chilli-powder-100g\"\u003eHeera Kashmiri Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-coriander-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Coriander Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811233513846,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/4E5F05C5-7297-4EB4-AE7C-9F27683E116C.jpg?v=1754818698"},{"product_id":"sakthi-kulambu-chilli-200g","title":"Sakthi Kulambu Chilli - 200g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe week the kara kuzhambu came out so red Thatha asked for extra mor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuzhambu chilli powder (kuzhambu milagai thool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakthi Masala, Erode, since 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kara kuzhambu, vathal kuzhambu, puli kuzhambu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakthi Masala is based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, and was started in 1977 by Dr P.C. Duraisamy as a small turmeric trading business. The company has received India's National Award for Quality Products three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuzhambu milagai thool is the chilli blend Tamil homes use for tamarind-based kuzhambu, the dark, thick kind eaten with rice and a spoon of gingelly oil. It is hotter and redder than sambar powder, and the two are not swapped for each other. Choosing between Sakthi powders? Kulambu Chilli for kara and vathal kuzhambu; Sakthi Sambar Powder for dal-based sambar; Sakthi Coriander Powder when you mix your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the kuzhambu simmer until the oil floats to the top. Before that, the chilli still tastes raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-tamarind-seedless-400g\"\u003eSri Durga Tamarind Seedless\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-dried-vathal-100g-sundaikai-turkey-berry\"\u003eSri Durga Dried Vathal - Sundaikai (Turkey Berry)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakthi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811234595190,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/D2066583-1D40-45AC-B424-015EEF115640.jpg?v=1754852161"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-urid-dal-gota-2kg","title":"Udhaiyam Urid Dal \/ Gota 2Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor idli that come out soft, not flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole skinned urad (black gram), called gota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli \u0026amp; dosa batter, medu vada, tempering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrad dal, also called ulutham paruppu \/ ulundu (Tamil) · uzhunnu parippu (Malayalam) · uddina bele (Kannada) · minapa pappu (Telugu) · udid dal (Marathi) · adad ni dal (Gujarati) · maah di dal (Punjabi) · biulir dal \/ kalai dal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient: urid beans, skinned and left whole. Whole gota grinds into a lighter, airier batter than split urad, which is why many cooks prefer it for idli. Choosing between urads? Gota for batter and vada; split urad for tempering; chilka (with skin) for dal makhani-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor idli: soak 1 cup urad gota and 4 cups idli rice separately for 4–6 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind the urad first with a little cold water until it is fluffy and light, then grind the rice slightly coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with salt and leave to ferment overnight somewhere warm. In an Irish kitchen, the oven with only the light on works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a handful of cold water and a few ice cubes while grinding urad. It stops the grinder heating the batter and keeps it fluffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-idly-rice-5kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Idly Rice 5kg\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annam-idly-rice-10kgs\"\u003eAnnam Idly Rice 10kg\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-idli-chilli-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Idli Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-2kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811258974582,"sku":null,"price":8.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/ABLOC00563.webp?v=1750517414"},{"product_id":"manna-jowar-millet-flour-500g-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Jowar Millet Flour 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJowar bhakri and pithla at a Marathi friend's farmhouse, patted out between wet palms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jowar (sorghum, cholam) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhakri, roti, dosai and thalipeeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJowar, also called cholam (Tamil, Malayalam) · jola (Kannada) · jonnalu (Telugu) · jowari (Marathi) · juvar (Gujarati) · jowar \/ jonar (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJowar is sorghum, cholam in Tamil and jola in Kannada. Its flour is pale and mild, and in Maharashtra and North Karnataka it becomes jowar bhakri or jolada rotti, eaten with pithla, curry or thecha. The dough cracks rather than stretches, so it is patted out between the palms. Choosing between millet flours? Jowar for bhakri and soft rotis; Manna Bajra Millet Flour for a heavier winter roti; Manna Foxtail Millet Flour for dosai and adai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knead only a bhakri's worth of dough at a time. Jowar dough dries and cracks if it waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/naga-gram-besan-flour-500g\"\u003eNaga Gram (Besan) Flour\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manna-bajra-millet-flour-500g\"\u003eManna Bajra Millet Flour\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amul-ghee-1-litre\"\u003eAmul Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55811492479350,"sku":"MANMANJOW9964","price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Jower-Millet-Flour-1kg-pack-of-1_1-1.webp?v=1750522379"},{"product_id":"anil-rice-vermicelli-500gms","title":"Anil Rice Vermicelli 500gms","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiffin-style sevai in about 10 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin rice vermicelli (sevai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil, Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon sevai, coconut sevai, kheer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermicelli, also called semiya (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) · shavige (Kannada) · seviyan (Hindi, Punjabi) · shevaya (Marathi) · sevaiya (Gujarati) · semai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from rice, not wheat. It softens in hot water in minutes and turns light and springy, like the fresh idiyappam served for tiffin. For a wheat vermicelli upma or payasam, pick Anil roasted vermicelli instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop the vermicelli into boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook for 2–3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain, rinse under cold water and spread to cool so the strands stay separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss with a mustard seed, urad dal and curry leaf tempering plus lemon juice for lemon sevai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix in a spoon of sesame oil after draining so the strands don't clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-mustard-seeds-black-100gms\"\u003eSwaad Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anil-roasted-vermicelli-450g\"\u003eAnil Roasted Vermicelli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55981576290678,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Anil-Rice-Vermicelli.jpg?v=1753294150"},{"product_id":"anil-roasted-vermicelli-450g","title":"Anil Roasted Vermicelli - 450g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirthday payasam, cashews floating on top, and a second cup for whoever asked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted wheat vermicelli (semiya)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermicelli, also called semiya (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) · shavige (Kannada) · seviyan (Hindi, Punjabi) · shevaya (Marathi) · sevaiya (Gujarati) · semai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnil was founded in 1984 and started out making roasted vermicelli, so this is the product the brand was built on. This is the one to reach for when payasam is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin strands are made from refined wheat flour and come already roasted to a light gold, so they go straight into the pan. Cooked in milk with sugar and cardamom, it becomes semiya payasam; with onion and curry leaves, a quick upma. Choosing between semiya? Roasted wheat for payasam and kesari; Anil ragi for a brown, earthier upma; rice sevai for lemon or coconut sevai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even though it is roasted, fry it for a minute in ghee with the cashews. The payasam tastes richer for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cashew-nuts-100g\"\u003eHeera Cashew Nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-200ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55981584187766,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/anilroastedvermicili450gms.webp?v=1767911554"},{"product_id":"manna-bajra-millet-flour-500g","title":"Manna Bajra Millet Flour-500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKambu dosai at a Coimbatore aunty's house, thick-edged and grey, ghee on top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kambu (pearl millet, bajra) flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kambu koozh, bajra rotla and kambu dosai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKambu, also called kambam (Malayalam) · sajje (Kannada) · sajjalu (Telugu) · bajra (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · bajri (Marathi, Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the Tamil multigrain porridge mix. This is its kambu flour, milled from pearl millet, the grain the North calls bajra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flour is grey-green and earthy, and the dough has no stretch, so bajra rotla is patted out by hand rather than rolled. In Tamil Nadu it becomes koozh: cooked thick, cooled, then thinned with buttermilk and salt. Choosing between millet flours? Kambu for koozh and rotla; Anil Ragi (Finger Millet) Flour for ragi kali and ragi dosai; Anil Kambu (Pearl Millet) Flour if you prefer that brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk the flour into cold water before it goes near the heat. Straight into hot water, it lumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-garlic-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Garlic Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-hot-onion-chutney-thokku-300g\"\u003e777 Hot Onion Chutney \/ Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Place Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55999422693750,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Manna-Bajra-Millet-Flour-500gms.webp?v=1753643715"},{"product_id":"manna-jaggery-powder-350g-pack-of-1","title":"Manna Jaggery Powder 350g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanakam for Rama Navami, jaggery stirred into cold water with a pinch of pepper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane jaggery, powdered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manna, Chennai, since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Payasam, panakam, coffee and sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaggery, also called vellam \/ naatu sakkarai (Tamil) · sharkkara (Malayalam) · bella (Kannada) · bellam (Telugu) · gur (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · gul (Marathi) · gol (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManna was started in Chennai in 2000 by I.S.A.K. Nazar, and its first product was a health mix based on sathumaavu, the traditional Tamil multigrain porridge mix. Manna's maker, Southern Health Foods, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is cane jaggery in powder form, so it measures by the spoon and dissolves quickly, with no block to break. It tastes of caramel and molasses, warmer than white sugar. Choosing between jaggeries? Manna powder for quick stirring; Sri Durga Jaggery Balls for traditional sweets; Palm Era palm jaggery for a darker, smoky taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add jaggery to payasam only after taking it off the heat. 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Tamarind is the sourness behind most South Indian cooking, from Karnataka saaru to Tamil puli kuzhambu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small seedless block: dark, sticky and very sour, so a little goes a long way. Soak a piece, squeeze out the pulp and it is ready for the pot. Choosing between tamarinds? 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Here it is pressed into aval (poha), so it cooks in minutes like the white flakes do, with no soaking or grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flakes are chewier than white poha, with a nutty, earthy taste, and they turn everything deep purple, the pan included. Rinse them briefly and they soften just enough to temper. Choosing between breakfast flakes? Kavuni aval for chewy and dark, plain white poha for soft and quick, kavuni kanji mix if you want it as a porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only rinse and drain. 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