Foxtail millet pasta is pasta made with foxtail millet flour in place of refined flour. Ours is 40% foxtail millet flour and 50% whole wheat flour. There is no maida in it. Every pack has its own seasoning mix, and it cooks in 10 minutes.
Try both shapes: Try-Me Duo, ₹349 · Family Box: 6 packs, ₹999, free delivery
What is foxtail millet?
Foxtail millet is a small yellow grain that has been grown and eaten in India for centuries. You may know it by one of these names:
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Tamil | Thinai (தினை) |
| Telugu | Korralu (కొర్రలు) |
| Kannada | Navane (ನವಣೆ) |
| Hindi | Kangni (कंगनी) |
| Malayalam | Thina (തിന) |
At home it is usually cooked like rice or ground for dosa and upma. For pasta, the millet flour is mixed with whole wheat flour so that the pasta holds its shape in boiling water.
What goes into our pasta
| Ingredient | Share |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 50% |
| Foxtail millet flour | 40% |
| Besan (gram flour) | 4.5% |
| Cluster bean powder | 4.5% |
| Iodised salt | a little |
No maida (refined wheat flour).
The pack label lists 11.75 g of protein and 12.81 g of dietary fibre per 100 g. The whole label is on the ingredients and nutrition page.
Allergen: contains wheat, so this pasta is not gluten-free. It is packed in a facility that also handles nuts, soya and seeds.
The seasoning mix is in the pack
Each pack has a 12 g sachet of seasoning mix: coriander, red chilli, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, curry leaves and other spices, with iodised salt, unrefined cane sugar and citric acid (INS 330). You do not have to make a sauce or buy one.
Two shapes
- Penne: short tubes. Good for dinner, and for adding vegetables.
- Macaroni (elbow): small curves. Good for lunch boxes and for younger children.
Both are made from the same ingredients. Not sure which to pick? See macaroni or penne: which to buy.
How to cook it (10 minutes)
- Boil in salted water for 8 minutes. Stir once.
- Drain.
- Toss with the seasoning mix and a spoon of oil or butter. Serve hot.
More in how to cook millet pasta so it does not turn soft. Recipes: masala pasta · white sauce · red sauce · pink sauce
Packs and prices
| Pack | What you get | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Try-Me Duo | 1 Penne + 1 Macaroni | ₹349 | ₹79 |
| Macaroni Box | 4 Macaroni (buy 3, get 1 free) | ₹597 | Free |
| Family Box | 3 Penne + 3 Macaroni | ₹999 | Free |
| Pantry Box | 4 Penne + 4 Macaroni | ₹1,299 | Free |
Orders ship within 24 hours and usually arrive in 3 to 5 days. You can pay online or choose cash on delivery (a COD fee applies).
Questions people ask
Is foxtail millet pasta gluten-free?
Not ours. It contains whole wheat flour.
Is there any maida in it?
No. The flours are whole wheat, foxtail millet and besan. Not sure how to check other packs? Read how to read a pasta label.
Does it look and taste like regular pasta?
It is darker than white pasta because of the millet and whole wheat. The shape and the bite are the same, and the seasoning mix gives it a familiar masala-pasta taste.
How do I store it?
Keep it in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep it in an airtight container and use it within 30 days.
Where is it made?
In Tamil Nadu. FSSAI licence 12424004000480.
Where can I buy thinai pasta online?
Here. Start with the Try-Me Duo, or take the Family Box if you cook pasta every week.