Malayisa* foxtail is very rich in phosphorus and vitamin (vitamin b1) in addition to all the general millet characteristics (gluten-free, low glycemic index, high fibre, etc). Foxtail millet is also called navane (in kannada), thenai (in tamil), korralu (in telugu) and kakum (in hindi) and sweet potatoes and foxtail millet may seem like an unlikely pairing but it's a classic flavor mashup in many asian kitchens. The sweet, tender flesh of the purple-skinned potatoes.