{"title":"Kurakkan \u0026 Specialty Flour","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurakkan (finger millet), rice and other specialty flours for pittu, roti and porridge. Shipped from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, across the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harischandra-kurakkan-flour-400g-1","title":"HARISCHANDRA Kurakkan Flour 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarischandra Kurakkan Flour is finger millet flour (kurakkan, \u003cem\u003eEleusine coracana\u003c\/em\u003e) from Harischandra Mills of Matara, sold in a 400 g (14.1 oz) pouch. It is the dark, earthy flour behind kurakkan roti, pittu, thalapa and kenda (porridge), traditional Sri Lankan foods that many households still make for breakfast and evening meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara, as printed on the pouch, which carries the name in Sinhala, English and Tamil. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarischandra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKurakkan Flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 g \/ 14.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlour (pouch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed plastic pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nutrition panel is printed on the pouch; the pouch you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour milled from kurakkan, the Sri Lankan name for finger millet. It is a whole-grain-style, dark brown flour with a nutty, slightly bitter flavour. Harischandra describes it as a low-carbohydrate option rich in protein, vitamins and minerals; Taprovan makes no health claims for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurakkan (finger millet) flour. The pouch carries the exact ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finger millet is not a wheat grain, but the pouch carries no gluten-free claim, so check the pouch if you need certified gluten-free food. Refer to the allergen statement on the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurakkan flour is used to make kurakkan roti (mixed with grated coconut, salt and warm water), pittu, thalapa (a stiff porridge), kenda (porridge) and sweets such as welithalapa. Harischandra's recipe for welithalapa uses 400 g of the flour with rice flour, coconut, coconut milk, salt and sugar syrup for 6 portions. You can also mix it with wheat flour in breads, pancakes and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roti with pol sambol and lunu miris; thalapa with a pinch of salt and a coconut sambol; porridge with kithul treacle; welithalapa as a sweet at festivals; pittu with curry or kiri hodi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e කුරක්කන් පිටි \/ குரக்கன் மாவு · kurakkan piti · finger millet flour · ragi flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly closed or airtight container after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kurakkan flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKurakkan is finger millet, a small reddish-brown grain grown in Sri Lanka and India. The flour is the traditional base for kurakkan roti, pittu, thalapa and porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs kurakkan the same as ragi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Ragi is the Hindi and South Indian name for finger millet, so kurakkan flour and ragi flour are the same grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a nutty, earthy, slightly bitter flavour that goes well with coconut, jaggery and treacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinger millet itself is not a gluten grain, but this pouch has no gluten-free claim, so check the pouch if you need certified gluten-free food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep it in a cool, dry place and close the pouch tightly or tip it into an airtight container after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HARISCHANDRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621143609653,"sku":"001-HARI-KURAK-400G","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/HarischandraKurakkanFlour400g.avif?v=1790998193"},{"product_id":"thiru-boiled-odiyal-flour-200g","title":"THIRU  Boiled Odiyal Flour. 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThiru Boiled Odiyal Flour is palmyra tuber flour (\u003cem\u003eBorassus flabellifer\u003c\/em\u003e) from Sri Lanka, in a 200 g bag. Odiyal is the dried palmyra shoot tuber that is central to Jaffna cooking, and this flour is made from the boiled tuber. The only ingredient is palmyra tuber, and the label states no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka, sold under the Thiru brand (“Authentic Jaffna”). The back label reads “Imported and distributed by ICM Imports Inc., Monroe, NJ 08831” and “Exclusively from the house of ASOKA”; the Sri Lankan producer is not named on the photographed label. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiled Odiyal Flour (palmyra tuber flour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g \/ 7.05 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1\/3 cup (45 g); approx. 4½ servings per pack, as printed on the bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear plastic bag with printed label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle plant ingredient (palmyra tuber); label states no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer serving of approx. 1\/3 cup (45 g), as printed on the bag\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.27 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrans fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.71 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bag notes it is not a significant source of cholesterol, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, vitamin D, calcium, iron or potassium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pale beige, fine-textured flour milled from boiled palmyra tuber. Odiyal flour is a traditional Jaffna pantry staple, used in dishes such as odiyal puttu and odiyal kool, a Jaffna seafood and vegetable soup thickened with the flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmyra Tuber (\u003cem\u003eBorassus flabellifer\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement is printed on the photographed label, and the only ingredient is palmyra tuber. Check the pack you receive if you have a specific allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bag gives no recipe or cooking directions. Odiyal flour is traditionally cooked with water into puttu or into a thick kool soup; follow a trusted Jaffna recipe for quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e புழுக்கொடியல் மா \/ හැම්බූ කොට්ට කෙලංගු පිටි · palmyra tuber flour · odiyal maavu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e To retain aroma and flavour, store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight, as printed on the bag. Keep the bag closed or move the flour to an airtight container after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is odiyal flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is flour made from the boiled, dried tuber of the palmyra palm (\u003cem\u003eBorassus flabellifer\u003c\/em\u003e), a traditional ingredient of Jaffna cooking in northern Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly palmyra tuber, according to the ingredient line. The label states no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many servings are in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label lists approximately 4½ servings of about 1\/3 cup (45 g) in the 200 g bag, at 93 calories per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is odiyal flour used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is used in Jaffna dishes such as odiyal puttu and odiyal kool. The bag does not print a recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the bag ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt ships at room temperature from our New York warehouse as a standard-weight item, so it counts toward free shipping on orders of $69.99 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THIRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624023163189,"sku":"001-THIRU-ODYFLR-200G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/ThiruBoiledOdiyalFlour.200g_1.avif?v=1791057297"}],"url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/collections\/kurakkan-and-specialty-flour.oembed","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}