Description

Panai Kilangu Powder (Panang Kilangu Maavu)

Ancient Nourishment from the Palm Root

Panai Kilangu, the tuber of the palmyra palm, is one of Tamil Nadu’s most treasured traditional foods. For generations, it has been consumed not merely as a seasonal treat, but as a source of strength and sustained nourishment.

At Yaadhum, our Panai Kilangu Powder (Maavu) is prepared in the traditional way — preserving its natural goodness while making it convenient for everyday use.

Rooted in Tradition

The palmyra tree has long been called a karpaga maram — a tree that gives in abundance. From its fruit to its jaggery, every part has supported village life.

Panai Kilangu, the underground tuber that grows from the sprouted seed, has traditionally been valued for its grounding and strengthening qualities. Dried and powdered, it becomes a nourishing flour that can be stored and used throughout the year.

How We Prepare It

At Yaadhum, the tubers are:

• Carefully sourced from trusted rural farmers

• Cleaned and sliced traditionally

• Sun-dried patiently to remove moisture naturally

• Ground gently into fine powder

No additives. No preservatives. No shortcuts.
Just pure palm root flour, prepared the way it has been for generations.

Nourishment & Benefits

Panai Kilangu Maavu is known in traditional food wisdom for its:

• Natural fibre content, supporting digestion

• Slow-releasing carbohydrates, providing steady energy

• Cooling nature, helping balance body heat

• Strengthening properties, especially for growing children and physically active individuals

It is filling without heaviness and can be a comforting addition to simple, home-style diets.

How to Use

Panai Kilangu Powder is versatile and easy to include in daily meals:

• Cooked as a kanji (porridge) for a nourishing breakfast

• Mixed with palm jaggery for a traditional sweet preparation

• Added to dosa or adai batter for added strength

• Combined with other flours for traditional health mixes

When cooked slowly with enough water, it develops a mild, earthy flavour that feels both grounding and satisfying.

A Grain-Free Traditional Alternative

For those looking to explore traditional, non-rice, non-wheat foods, Panai Kilangu Maavu offers a wholesome alternative. It reflects a time when food was seasonal, local, and deeply connected to the land.

Choosing Yaadhum’s Panai Kilangu Powder is choosing simplicity — food that is unprocessed, rooted in Tamil heritage, and prepared with care.

It reminds us that nourishment does not always come from complexity.
Sometimes, it grows quietly beneath the soil, waiting patiently to strengthen those who value tradition.