Millet Flour

Millet Flour is a handy healthy ingredient made by first rinsing, sun drying millets and grinding to a fine powder. Making millet flour at home is quite easy without any additives or any preservatives. Millet Flour is a blissful blessing for people to celebrate in diet without adding too much of calories.

This recipe process is simple and easy, you need only one ingredient and a few basic steps, no fancy equipment needed. You can just make a batch and  store it for a long time if you roast it properly. The flour is light, easy to digest and packed with nutrition. 

Jump to:

• About Millet Flour
• Millet Flour Ingredients
• How to make Millet Flour Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
• 📖 Recipe Card

About Millet Flour

Foxtail millet, called thinai, is a nutritious grain that has been used in cooking for generations. This is simply made by sun drying the millet and grinding it to a fine powder. You can use this flour in different ways, from making porridge to baking, and it works well for most recipes.

This recipe has mild flavour with nutty taste. You can also grind them fine or sieve it for a smooth powder that blends well into the dough or batter. The texture is light and does not feel heavy like some other grain flour.

Also, roasting helps keep flour fresh and prevent any bugs from coming. Roast it in low flame until smoke start to come, but you have to be careful not to burn it. Roasted flour also has slightly different flavour, more toasty and nice.

Making millet flour at home is much cheaper than buying from store and you control the quality. I make this whenever I run out of millet flour because the process is so easy and quick that it not take much effort.

Similar Recipes

• Millet Soup Recipe
• Millet Khichdi Recipe
• Millet Murukku
• Millet Flour Dosa | Instant Millet Dosa
• Millet Cookies Recipe

Millet Flour Ingredients

• Foxtail Millet - I use one cup of thinai for making flour and it gives good quantity. Foxtail millet is nutritious and make light flour after grinding fine.

How to make Millet Flour Step by Step

1.Measure thinai, rinse it well, drain water.

2.Spread on a plate and dry it completely. Transfer to mixer jar and grind to a fine powder.I grind in batches in my small jar.

3.Sieve it, discard the coarse mixture. Transfer the flour to a clean dry container.

Store in a clean dry container.

Expert Tips

• Rinse Well - I rinse the millet thoroughly to remove any dust or impurity. Make sure to drain water completely before drying.
• Sun Dry Completely - Spread on plate and let it dry in the sun completely makes grinding easy and flour stay fresh for longer time.
• Grind in Batch - If your mixer jar is small, grind in batch instead of all at once. Grinding in batches help flour grind more fine and uniformly.
• Sieve for Fine Powder - I also sieve the ground flour to remove any coarse bit. This step is important to get smooth, fine flour that is easy to use in recipe.
• Roasting - Do not burn the flour because that makes it taste bitter. Keep roasting in low flame and watch carefully so it does not burn.
• Store Properly - I transfer the flour to clean, dry container and keep in a cool, dry place. Proper storage keep flour fresh for many months.

Serving and Storage

You can use this millet flour as, its ready to use in any recipe once you make it. You can just use it for making porridge or mix it in batter, or use baking bread and it all works great. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place and it stay fresh for several months. 

FAQS

1.How long this millet flour stays fresh?

This stays fresh for several months in airtight container with proper storage. Roasting helps extend shelf life so it lasts even longer.

2.Do I need to roast the flour?

You don't have to roast it if you plan to use flour soon. Roasting is for long time storage and also prevents any bugs.

3.Can I make a larger batch?

Yes you can make as much as you want, just follow the same process. Grind in batches if your mixer jar is not big enough to handle all at once.

4.How do I know flour is fine enough?

After sieving, flour should feel smooth and not have any coarse bit. Sieve again if you still see coarse particle in flour.

5.What if flour is still clumpy after grinding?

Make sure millet is completely dry before grinding because any moisture makes it hard to grind fine. Dry millet gives smooth flour without clumps.

If you have any more questions about this Millet Flour Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

Tried this Millet Flour Recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

📖 Recipe Card