Choose Browntop Millet from AhaaMAG Private Limited for a nutrient-dense, sustainable, and contaminant-free grain. Sourced directly from dedicated farmers who follow eco-friendly and chemical-free farming practices, our millet is free from harmful pesticides and additives. Rich in fiber, protein, and essential minerals, Browntop Millet offers exceptional health benefits, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious consumers and food manufacturers. Our direct partnerships with farmers ensure full traceability, fair trade, and support for local communities. Carefully harvested and processed, AhaaMAG’s Browntop Millet delivers superior quality, freshness, and nutritional value, offering a wholesome addition to your meals and products.

Specifications

Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Urochloa ramosa (formerly Brachiaria ramosa)
• Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
• Other Common Names:
  • Hindi: Korale
  • Telugu: Andu Korralu
  • Kannada: Korale
  • Tamil: Puraikudhiraivali
  • Marathi: Kuri

Description:

Browntop Millet (scientific name: Urochloa ramosa, also known as Brachiaria ramosa) is a lesser-known, drought-tolerant millet grown mainly in parts of southern India. It matures quickly (in about 70–80 days) and thrives in poor, dry soils with minimal irrigation. Browntop millet is gluten-free, rich in fiber, iron, calcium, and antioxidants, and is considered beneficial for digestive health and managing diabetes. It is used as a rice substitute and in traditional dishes like upma, pongal, and porridge.

Properties:

• Nutritional Profile: High in fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants. Low glycemic index – suitable for managing diabetes. Gluten-free and easily digestible – good for people with gluten intolerance or weak digestion.
• Agronomic Traits: Drought-tolerant and grows well in poor, dry, and rainfed soils. Short duration crop – matures in about 70–90 days. Requires minimal inputs and care, making it ideal for sustainable farming.

Detailed Uses:

• Culinary: Cooked like rice and used in dishes such as upma, pulao, khichdi, and porridge. Ground into flour for rotis, snacks, and health mixes. Often used during fasting and detox diets due to its light and digestible nature.
• Fodder: Used as green fodder and hay for livestock.
• Soil and Environmental Benefits: Helps prevent soil erosion. Used in crop rotation and intercropping systems to improve soil health.