Barnyard millet Flakes: Nativefoodstore Barnyard millet Flakes (aval/ poha/atugulu/ avalakki) is made from organically grown barnyard millet in Tamil Nadu. Barnyard millet is grown in the hilly areas widely in Tamil Nadu and hilly regions of Uttarakhand Cultivation: Barnyard millet is a drought-tolerant crop and hence is grown as a rainfed crop. It can be grown successfully under partial waterlogged conditions. Barnyard millet is grown in the hilly areas widely in Tamil Nadu and hilly regions of Uttarakhand. Health Benefits (Imprecise) : Barnyard millet is high in fibre phosphorous calcium and B-complex vitamins. It is rich in iron and vitamin B like thiamine riboflavin and niacin. Small millets like Foxtail Millet Browntop Millet Little Millet Barnyard Millet Kodo Millet and Finger Millet are a boon given to us by nature. These are the food grains having properties.