Foxtail Millet (Thinai) Pongal, Instant Mix, Healthy & Filling Breakfast

Thinai Pongal Mix 

Thinai pongal is one of the most nourishing ways to start your morning, warm, filling, and rooted in South Indian tradition. Our Thinai Pongal Mix brings you that classic comfort made with foxtail millet (thinai) instead of white rice. Nutty, satisfying, and ready in minutes.

This foxtail millet pongal mix is pre-measured and pre-mixed, so all you need is water, a pan, and 10 minutes. A wholesome instant breakfast that fits into any morning routine.

Why thinai makes a better pongal

Thinai pongal digests slowly, keeps you fuller longer, and avoids the mid-morning energy crash that refined rice breakfasts cause. Thinai has more fibre, a lower glycaemic index, and a richer micronutrient profile than polished white rice. A genuinely healthy foxtail millet pongal for the whole family including kids and elderly. If you enjoy cooking with the whole grain, explore our whole thinai for rice dishes and porridges.

More millet breakfast options

Try our Samai Ven Pongal Mix for a softer little millet version, our millet dosa mix for weekday variety, or our instant dosa mix when time is tight.

How to prepare

1. Dry roast the mix for 2 minutes on low flame.
2. Add 2.5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 minutes until soft.
4. Finish with ghee or cold-pressed gingelly oil for authentic flavour.

Serves 2. Ready in under 15 minutes.

What's inside

Foxtail millet (thinai), split moong dal, cumin seeds, black pepper, dried curry leaves, rock salt. No preservatives, no artificial flavour, no added colour.