{"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","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/harischandra-kurakkan-flour-400g-1","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}