Description

Vajha Whole Wheat Powder (Gothambu Podi / Whole Wheat Flour) is finely ground flour milled from select, whole wheat grains (Triticum aestivum), containing the bran, germ, and endosperm. Unlike puttu podi, which is coarse and pre-steamed, whole wheat powder is finely milled for making everyday doughs and batters.

Key Features & Characteristics

• Ingredients & Milling: Made from 100% whole wheat grains without stripping the bran or germ layers. Ground to a fine, smooth consistency (atta) suitable for kneading and shaping.

• Texture & Color: Light tan to brownish fine powder with a soft feel, yielding smooth, pliable dough when combined with warm water.

• Nutritional Profile: High in dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and essential B-vitamins. Supports digestion and offers a lower glycemic response compared to refined white flour (maida).

• Versatile Culinary Uses:

  • Traditional Flatbreads: Ideal for soft chapatis, phulkas, rotis, and parathas.

  • Kerala Breakfast Dishes: Used for making gothambu dosa (wheat crepes), wheat appam, wheat idiyappam (string hoppers), and wheat halwa.

  • Thickeners & Gravies: Can be toasted and used as a base for savory gravies or sweet porridge (kanji/kurukku).