The 2,000-Year-Old Black Rice Porridge of South India
Karuppu Kavuni — the “forbidden” black rice once reserved for Tamil royalty — blended with 8 wholesome grains into a nourishing porridge (kanji). A warm, antioxidant-rich bowl the way South Indian grandmothers have made it for generations. Now milled fresh and shipped worldwide from Tamil Nadu.
100% Natural
No Added Sugar
Small-Batch Made
A Taste of Home
Heirloom Black Rice
Karuppu Kavuni — naturally rich in fibre and the anthocyanin antioxidants behind its purple hue.
Wholesome & Filling
Whole grains and fibre for a satisfying, slow-energy bowl — a nourishing breakfast or light dinner.
Traditional Postpartum Food
Lovingly given to new mothers across generations of South Indian households.
Just 8 Ingredients
No preservatives, no added sugar, no synthetic anything — only whole grains and spices.
Ready in 3 Minutes
Just add water and simmer. Sweet or savoury — your way.
From Our Tamil Nadu Kitchen
Milled fresh in small batches and shipped worldwide — authentic, not mass-produced.
8 Wholesome Ingredients
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Black Rice
Heirloom “forbidden rice” — fibre-rich and full of purple anthocyanin antioxidants.
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Black Gram
Traditionally valued for strength and bone health.
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Green Gram
Light, protein-rich and easy to digest.
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Barley
A high-fibre wholegrain for a filling bowl.
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Horse Gram
A traditional South Indian grain, long part of everyday wellness.
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Cumin
An aromatic spice traditionally used to aid digestion.
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Black Pepper
The “king of spices,” a classic warming addition.
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Garlic
Added for flavour and traditional goodness.
So Simple
Mix
Stir 2 tablespoons of the mix into 1 cup of water (or milk).
Simmer
Cook on low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until creamy.
Sweeten or Spice
Add jaggery & a pinch of salt for sweet, or salt & cumin for savoury.
Enjoy Daily
A nourishing breakfast, or a comforting light dinner.
Customer Stories
“Tastes exactly like the kanji my mother made in Chennai. I live in New Jersey now and this brings me right back home. My kids love it too.”
“I was looking for a healthy black rice breakfast and found this. So easy to make and genuinely filling — I have it before the gym. Lovely nutty flavour.”
“Ordered for my wife after our baby was born — this is the traditional food our families make for new mothers. Arrived quickly in Toronto. Authentic and fresh.”
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