Grains & Millets
Chaulai (Amaranth)
Himalayan amaranth grain from Uttarakhand
Also known as: Chaulai, Ramdana, Rajgira, Marsa, Chua, amaranth
Chaulai, also known as ramdana or rajgira, is amaranth, a tiny seed grown on the hill slopes of Uttarakhand and sold as whole grain. Roasted or popped, it is traditionally made into laddus, rotis and kheer.
Uses
- Roti from the milled flour
- Laddus and chikki from roasted or popped grain
- Kheer and halwa
- Boiled and eaten with milk
At a glance
| Origin | Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India |
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| Botanical name | Amaranthus hypochondriacus |
| Form | Whole grain |
| Ingredient | 100% chaulai (amaranth) |
| Available packs | 500 g, 1 kg |
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| Storage | Cool, dry place |
| Testing | Lab testing on request |
| Packaging | Retail / bulk |
Trade information
Pack sizes
500 g, 1 kg. Retail and bulk packaging, depending on the product and order.
Private label
Available. Please tell us what you need when you enquire.
Samples
Available for qualified trade buyers.
Documentation
Product specifications available upon request. Laboratory testing can be arranged for your order.
Interested in sourcing Chaulai?
Contact Kumaon Origin to discuss availability, specifications and trade requirements.
