Why We Make Pasta from Ancient Indian Grains

Pasta has always been a comfort food. But at Ekomé, we asked a simple question: what if pasta could be made from ingredients that have nourished Indian families for thousands of years?

That question led us to four ancient grains and seeds, makhana (fox nuts), rajgira (amaranth), oats, and chickpea and to a new kind of pasta that is as rooted in Indian food heritage as it is delicious on your plate.

Makhana: The Superfood from Indian Ponds

Fox nuts, or makhana, have been part of Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. Naturally rich in protein, calcium, and magnesium, makhana is light on the stomach and deeply nourishing. Our Makhana Pasta brings this ancient ingredient into your everyday meals, no maida, no compromises.

Rajgira: India's Original Supergrain

Amaranth, known as rajgira in India, is one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. It is naturally rich in plant protein, iron, and calcium, nutrients that modern diets often lack. Earthy, nutty, and satisfying, our Rajgira Pasta is ancient grain eating for the modern plate.

Oats: The Everyday Grain, Reimagined

Oats are beloved across cultures for good reason they are naturally high in fibre and deeply filling. Our Oats Pasta takes this familiar grain and transforms it into something new: a wholesome, everyday pasta that keeps you full and fuelled without weighing you down.

Chickpea: Plant Protein, Pure and Simple

Chickpea, or chana, is the backbone of Indian cooking. Our 100% Chickpea Pasta is made from a single ingredient — nothing else. High in plant-based protein and fibre, with a firm bite and clean taste, it is real food at its most honest.

Why Ancient Grains?

Modern pasta is typically made from refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients and fibre. We chose a different path. Each Ekomé pasta is made from a single ancient ingredient, chosen for its nutritional profile, its roots in Indian food culture, and its incredible taste.

We are not just making pasta. We are bringing India's food wisdom to your dinner table one bowl at a time.

Explore our full range of ancient grain pastas and find your favourite.