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Homemade Health Mix Powder Recipe-Sathu Maavu Kanji Powder

November 6, 2014 by PadhuSankar 134 Comments

Today I am going to share with you my homemade health mix powder or kanji maavu. Though I prepare a variety of breakfast for my family, my breakfast is always porridge. I made this health mix with organic ingredients bought from health store. This health mix powder or energy mix powder is very flavorful, inexpensive when prepared at home and  also versatile. Versatile in the sense, you can make laddus, rotis, dosas with this health mix which I will be sharing with you all soon. When you make it at home, you know the quality of ingredients used and also you can tweak the recipe to your liking. You don’t have to buy the expensive health mix at the store, make this easy and delicious, flavorful sathu mavu at home following this easy recipe.

Homemade Health Mix Powder-Sathu Maavu Kanji Powder  

Homemade Health Mix Powder-Sathu Maavu Kanji Powder


 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 60 mins 
 Yields: 3 1/2 kg
 Recipe Category: Health Food
 Recipe Cuisine: Indian
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

   Finger millet-Ragi-1 kg
   Pearl Millet-Kambu -1 kg
   Green gram-Pachai Payaru -1/2 kg
   Red Rice-Sigapu arisi-1/4 kg
   Roasted gram-pottukadalai -1/4 kg
   Foxtail millet-thinai -1/2 cup (optional)
   Horse Gram-Kollu – 100 grams
   Barley -100 grams
   Almonds -25 
   Cashew nuts -10
   Peanuts -100 grams
   Cardamom -6
   Dry ginger-sukku -1 inch piece

Preparation and Method

Clean all the ingredients. If you buy branded organic ingredients, you can skip this step as mostly it is clean and can be used as such.

Dry roast all the ingredients (except cardamom) separately until you get a nice aroma of roasted ingredients. Spread the roasted ingredients on a plate to cool. Then mix everything together.

Get it ground in a flour mill to a fine powder. Spread it on a plate to cool and then store it in an air tight container or stainless steel container. Those who are staying abroad, can prepare less quantity and dry grind it in a mixie.

Shelf Life

This powder has a self life of 3-4 months at room temperature. If  kept in the freezer, it can be kept for more than 6 months.

Who can have this porridge

Porridge prepared from this health mix can be given to babies above 1 year and to people of all age groups. When giving to babies, start with 1 tsp and then increase gradually to 2 or 2 1/2 tsp. Consult your pediatrician before starting any new food for babies.

Note – Instead of red rice, you can use white par boiled rice or brown par boiled rice.

How to prepare porridge/kanji with this health mix powder

Mix 1-2 tsp of health mix powder with enough water without lumps. Cook on low flame, stirring continuously until it starts thickening. Then add needed milk and jaggery (filtered) or natural cane sugar. Your porridge/sathu maavu kanji is ready.This is the basic kanji

I love to add chopped dates, figs and a tsp of extra virgin coconut oil to my porridge. It tastes all the more delicious. Do not add all this for babies.

Savory version with buttermilk and salt

Mix 1-2 tsp of health mix powder with enough water without lumps. Cook on low flame, stirring continuously until it starts thickening. Leave it to cool. Add diluted buttermilk and salt to taste.

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Comments

  1. Divs

    November 6, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Very wholesome and nutricious mix. these days many grown ups forget to consume this kind of healthy kanjis. time to bring this back in out diet! I intend to. thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂

    Reply
  2. Uma

    November 6, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    This is packed with great healthy stuff..

    Reply
  3. devi surace

    November 11, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Solam use pannalama

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 12, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Yes, you can use Devi

      Reply
  4. rajeswari

    November 14, 2014 at 3:32 am

    Thx for giving healthy recipe.

    Reply
  5. nshansundar

    November 19, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Healthy recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. lekha reddy

    November 20, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Where can I find these organic ingredients in blr??

    Reply
  7. SPriya Shan

    November 29, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I prepared 2 kg of this home made sathu mavu.it is really tasty and healthy. All my family members liked it.

    Reply
  8. PriyaMaran

    December 12, 2014 at 6:18 am

    I like the way you presented this healthy post. How to prepare, whom to give and how to store..
    A perfect healthy presentation I would say. Thank u so much for sharing..

    Reply
  9. Shanthi

    February 25, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Thank you for a healthy and easy to follow recipe.

    Reply
  10. mahabala

    March 23, 2015 at 8:36 am

    HI mam,i love your receipes so much,,,,,i was hostel sudent,i knw oly simple thing,now i got married,i used to c ur receipes n cook..it wil come out very yummy,,,keep on getting appreciate frm family n frnds…all d credit goes to u oly..thanks a lot mam,keep update as many as receipes…

    Reply
  11. Sreekala N

    July 21, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Excellent health recipe

    Reply
  12. Hima Bindu Nandiraju

    August 5, 2015 at 11:36 am

    How long we have to roast the ingredients?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 5, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      I have written to dry roast separately until you get a nice aroma.

      Reply
  13. Harish E.L

    August 8, 2015 at 8:01 am

    You can roast till you get a crispy feel wen you put it in your mouth and bite the ingredients.

    Reply
  14. Sreekala N

    August 10, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I tired this health mix and it came out very well.. Whenever i search for some receipes i will first search your blog.. all the receipes posted are explained and presented very well.. Thanks you so much for sharing… Keep Going!!!

    Reply
  15. Varsha

    August 23, 2015 at 3:24 am

    Can this kanji be given to babies under the age of 1? I am starting solids for my baby and was thinking of giving this Kanji

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 25, 2015 at 7:22 am

      You can give this to your baby after he/she completed 1 year. Refer baby page for more Baby porridge recipes

      Reply
  16. Sujala

    September 13, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Is there a reason for the ratio of different grains used here other than for better taste and consistency?

    Reply
  17. sravanthi

    October 26, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Hi padhu,
    I have prepared the powder but added some more ingredients like rajma, kidneybeans…etc…. can i give this powder to my sister who is 3rdmonth pregnant or will it make her heavy.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      October 28, 2015 at 4:57 am

      Yes, you can give her .If she feels uneasy or uncomfortable after taking this powder, she can stop. She will know about her body.

      Reply
  18. Adilakshmi Unnam

    November 27, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Hi Padhu,

    I am giving this to my 14 months baby. But I am mixing it with rice powder say 1 cup rice powder + 1/2 cup mixture and gicing it as lunch. Is this fine? or do i need to change the ratio?

    Reply
  19. Padhu Sankar

    November 28, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Why you have to mix it with rice powder .Rice is already an ingredient in the recipe. I have used red rice, you can substitute red rice with par boiled white organic rice. Whatever you give for your child, start with less quantity. Wait to see if it suits him/her. Then you can continue and increase gradually.

    Reply
    • Adilakshmi Unnam

      December 1, 2015 at 4:18 am

      Thank You Padhu! I plan to increase rice quantity as baby is 1+ yr. But as you suggested I start with small quantity and then follow the quantity you mentioned. Thank you so much for the fast reply!!!

      Reply
  20. srinivasan g

    December 18, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Can we add cholum, red rice and black chenna as

    Reply
  21. jegathis

    January 13, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Hi sis.. Can I add varagu instead of kambu..

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 14, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Yes, you can Jegathis.

      Reply
  22. Jegadeeshwari .v

    January 19, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Hi
    Can I add wheat and barley to the ingredients

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 20, 2016 at 6:03 am

      Yes, you can. Add less barley like 25-50 grams.

      Reply
    • Karthiga

      November 15, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Why less barley any reason… also tell us which ingredients should use less

      Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 16, 2016 at 7:52 am

      No Particular reason. I have been following this recipe for years. Just follow the recipe as it is.

      Reply
  23. Laptop

    January 21, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Padhu will it be useful for weight loss

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 21, 2016 at 10:52 am

      I don't think so. I was having this for breakfast for a very long period. I have not reduced weight nor have increase weight.

      Reply
    • nirmala venkatasubramanian

      June 16, 2016 at 7:20 am

      i prepard ezactly what you prescribed along with little horsegram and barley. it is very tasty. but it increases my hunger within wo hours.being diabetic can we continue to use for break fast?

      Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      June 16, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Glad you liked it. Regarding your doubt- I think you should consult your diabetologist as I have no idea.

      Reply
  24. dharani

    February 9, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    Hi I done everything but I forgot one step and grinded. That is I didn't roast the ingredients just I washed sprouted and dried under sun till it dries.. Whether can I give this to baby .plz reply

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      February 11, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Yes, you can if your baby is above 1 year. Start with just a tsp (when you cook, it will double). You can check my porridge recipes for babies.

      Reply
  25. Kriths

    February 16, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Hi Padhu,
    This came out awesome. I am giving for my baby now. Since my doctor has advised not to give her milk (cow's milk) for 1 and half years am just giving it with panagalkandu. Is that fine? I ve been giving like the same with the health mix i prepared before with some other ingredients. I prepared this as a second version as it has millets.
    Plz reply.

    Reply
  26. Padhu Sankar

    February 17, 2016 at 7:44 am

    You can start with just a tsp. I suggest that you also consult your pediatrician. Also check out my Porridge Recipes for babies.

    Reply
  27. Amudha Ramakrishnan

    March 14, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Hi Padhu
    Is there any plans of selling this healthy mix.I am in Chennai and office going.Not finding time to do something healthy for my kids. So just want to check if you have any plans of selling .I am willing to buy.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      March 14, 2016 at 7:57 am

      I am not selling anything. You can find ready made health mix powder in market.

      Reply
  28. Unknown

    April 12, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Hi…. is the red rice you mentioned here is red puttu arisi? There is also one variety called maapilai samba

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      April 13, 2016 at 6:57 am

      It is red rice and not maapilai samba. You will get it as red rice in shops

      Reply
  29. Dhanalakshmi R

    April 20, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Hi, can you please give the measurements in measuring cup format. Also let me know if we can use sprouted green gram(homemade). If so what is the procedure.

    Reply
  30. A nivethani

    May 5, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Hi, some of the ingredients I can't get it as whole in my area but I get it in powdered form. Is it ok if I use those ingredients in powdered form at the final stage of grinding.Will it give a good shelf life if done so?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      May 6, 2016 at 4:24 am

      It is ok. We do not know if it is roasted, so you can roast the powder on medium heat stirring continuously until you get a nice aroma, then cool it and mix it with the rest.

      Reply
  31. Pongal Vada

    June 20, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Hi

    I am living in the US, so I'm not sure if I can get all the ingredients you have mentioned. Can I still prepare this mix if I don't have all the ingredients?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      June 21, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Yes, you can but use atleast one main ingredient finger millet or pearl millet.

      Reply
    • Jyothi Mcminn

      August 7, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      I live in USA ….go to the health food store and in many organic food stores you can buy these in bulk and often a sandwich size ziplock full of the grains of your choice …toast and grind and you can also look at the gluten aisles,of any stores here..buy the powders and mix them and toast them dry and I personally do mix the flours and add coconut flour…almond flour with this …and follow the same method as in the recipe…Good wishes..if you wish more information…contact me thru messenger .

      Reply
  32. Unknown

    June 21, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    The ingredients were sold in 1kg packets. Have you seen any in any grocery shop in KK Nagar, Ashok Nagar, T Nagar, Alwarpet or Teynampet?

    Reply
  33. Sweeya Sidharth

    July 15, 2016 at 3:54 am

    Hi,
    Awesome blog. Do you think it is good idea to sprout millets and then dry roast?
    Do you have any super nutritious dishes for pregnant women?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 16, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Thank you Sweeya for liking my blog. You can sprout millets like ragi, kambu, dry it well and dry roast it. Regarding nutritious dishes for pregnant women- you can try my recipes using greens, quinoa recipes, dal recipes etc.

      Reply
    • Sweeya Sidharth

      July 16, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks. Will try soon.

      Reply
  34. Shanta Suppayah

    July 29, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Hi,can I add more almonds and cashews for this preparation?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 29, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Of course, you can if it is for adults and not for babies.

      Reply
  35. Unknown

    August 1, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Hello mam. Can this powder be mixed with milk and used.for dng exercise in gym. Will it be helpful? Kindly let me know it.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 2, 2016 at 6:52 am

      You cannot mix this powder with milk directly. You have to cook it in little water, then add milk.

      Reply
  36. Lavanya R

    August 8, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Hi Padhu.. ur posts are awesome.. I just made this health mix powder for my toddler.. I m in final months of pregnancy with my second kid.. can I take this porridge even after delivery means while breastfeeding??? will be grateful if u let me know.. keep rocking as always.. good luck n thanks in advance

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 10, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thank you Lavanya for liking my recipes. Of course, you can take this porridge any time.

      Reply
  37. Shanta Suppayah

    August 10, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Hi Padhu, I have finally prepared this mix and taste really good. My whole family enjoyed the porridge.Thank you so much for this wonderful healthy recipe.

    Reply
  38. Judy

    August 25, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I'm a great fan of ur blog padhu.. ur Ma guru at kitchen.. I have followed all ur recipes of porridge for babies.. I'm a super happy mom.. giving all homemade items for ma 1yr old..thks a lot ji

    Reply
  39. N.N.Meenaakshi Nagaraj

    August 30, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Hi padhu,
    Items to which u have mentioned like ragi, kambu, thennai,barley, green gram,red rice and kollu in this health drink should we wash and dry it then dry roast the items.pls reply.

    Regds
    Meena

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 30, 2016 at 10:35 am

      No need to wash. Just clean it well and dry roast. That is the reason I am suggesting to buy good quality branded products.

      Reply
    • N.N.Meenaakshi Nagaraj

      September 12, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      Dear Padhu,
      Tried this kanji as mentioned with same measurement. Came out very well and it a very big hit in my family. Everybody liked it and tasted good. Thanks for the wonderful millets recepies.v ve started liking millets like anything. We use it thrice a week.

      Once again thanks and thanks for the wonderful posting.keep rocking.:)

      Reply
  40. Logi Logina

    September 1, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Hi sister. This is logi..
    Actually am drinking this health mix for two weeks. Am drinking this for reducing weight. But I didn't get results. So please tell me.. Is this good for weight loss?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      September 2, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Actually this is not for weight loss but you can have it instead of breakfast. In that way, it might help in weight loss.

      Reply
  41. Vasu S

    September 13, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Hi, My mom prepared this with more ingredients added in it. i want to use it as a substitute for my whey protein which i take it after my workout at gym.can u suggest me how to make it sweet? actually can it be a substitute for whey protein, i need around 30 gms of protein after workout

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      September 14, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      I am not sure if it can be used as a substitute for whey protein. I have given both the sweet and the salted version of the porridge. Kindly read it.

      Reply
  42. Radhika Jr

    September 25, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Hi…Dry roasting is important. I didnt roasted.but kept under sun light, Can i take it directly to the boiling

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      September 26, 2016 at 7:14 am

      You can also dry it in the sun also but it is preferable to dry roast the ingredients. No problem. You can cook and make porridge or dosa or laddu etc.

      Reply
  43. Ishu Lakshmi

    October 21, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Hi mam.. Can we mix this powder with milk instead of horlicks and boost etc. Because I want to give for my four years kid. He is not putting weight..

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      October 21, 2016 at 8:38 am

      No, you cannot mix it like horlicks. You have to cook the flour with water and then mix it with milk. It will take just a few minutes.

      Reply
  44. Jamuna Balu

    October 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Shall we add flax seeds with kanji maavu?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      October 23, 2016 at 7:40 am

      You can add if you want.

      Reply
  45. sri ram

    December 2, 2016 at 6:22 am

    Since all the mentioned ingredients are diabetic friendly, can diabetic patients can take this Kanji as morning breakfast, how much quantity they can consume per day?

    Looking forward your reply,

    Thanks, Sriram

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 2, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      I am not sure of the quantity. Consult a Diabetologist.

      Reply
  46. gajalakshmi g

    December 18, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Hi my kids is hesitating to take it as kanji form. Can we make laddu using this mix

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 18, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Yes, you can. Check out sathu maavu laddu

      Reply
    • gajalakshmi g

      December 19, 2016 at 11:25 am

      I prepared the maavu by drying in sunlight I didn't roast the ingredients. Now what can I do. Please guide me

      Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 20, 2016 at 8:46 am

      If you dry roast it, it will last longer. If it is summer season, it will be enough if it dries in the sun, but in this season, I suggest that you dry roast the ingredients.

      Reply
  47. Unknown

    December 23, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Is it good for body building?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 25, 2016 at 7:10 am

      It is good for health no doubt but I am not sure whether it is good for body building.

      Reply
  48. Krithika Balu

    January 20, 2017 at 4:37 am

    Please clear my doubt about millets.we can buy the powder and dry roast it or have to buy as the whole (dried one) and dry roast which is fine .as iam living in usa i dont know the whole can grind in mixie.having some doubt .thankyou . Ur cooking is delishes

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      If you cannot get whole ones, you can buy the powder, dry roast it and mix everything together. Thanks a lot for liking my dishes.

      Reply
  49. kirthigasridhar

    January 23, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Hi mam Thank you for ur healthy recipe. can we drink this at night as an substitute for dinner

    Reply
  50. Ramya A

    February 11, 2017 at 6:00 am

    Hi mam can we add something for sweetness while grinding itself

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      February 11, 2017 at 8:40 am

      No,do not do that.

      Reply
  51. Sathya

    February 23, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Hi padhu, I tried this and it tastes really awesome.. smell, taste everything super.. i usually buy manna mulu dhaaniyam, fry those and grind it in mill.. this is the first time I did dis and it came out really fantastic.. thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  52. maya vasudevan

    March 2, 2017 at 4:46 am

    Hi Paddu
    Thanks for sharing these healthy foolproof recipes. Whichever recipe I have tried from your blog has always turned out wonderfully.Thanks again

    Reply
  53. Unknown

    March 2, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Hi.. Love following your blog. Can I give this to my 5yr old will it help her in gaining weight? Or can you suggest any porridge ideas to gain weight pls.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      March 2, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Thank you for liking my blog. Yes, you can give. This is good. Start with less quantity.

      Reply
  54. Shalini Gnanasekeran

    March 5, 2017 at 5:41 am

    Hello Mam,
    Your recipes are very good…
    Want to prepare this recipe…
    Have a doubt ..Can we add other millets also? Like saamai, kuthiravali, varagu….and about black channa also…
    I want to give this for my 7yr son.
    Thk u..

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      March 6, 2017 at 7:17 am

      Thank you for liking my recipes. Yes, you can add other millets and a little black channa.

      Reply
  55. Meera S

    March 17, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Hi Padhu..It's great to know this recipe. I was actually searching for a recipe of sathu maavu which as kids we used have while at karaikudi. All I remember is that it's with rice . It's dry fried and grounded and all we needed​ to mix was Coconut sugar n water it was ready. Any idea about this one?? If u could pls help.. wld be a great help as I was searching it for quite a long time

    Reply
  56. nanthini kabilan

    May 17, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    Hi I have prepared as u said
    But by adding of almonds it's came like pasty
    How can I add almonds and cashews

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      May 18, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Roast almonds and cashew nuts well. Leave it to cool before grinding.

      Reply
  57. Darshana

    July 2, 2017 at 5:13 am

    Hi. Can you tell what else we can prepare with this other than Kanji? Say, dosa or chappati etc so that kids also like it?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 3, 2017 at 8:08 am

      You can make chapati, dosa , ladoo .When making rotis, take half cup wheat flour and 1/2 cup this health mix. For dosa, mix it with ground urad dal or even regular dosa batter.

      Reply
    • Darshana

      July 3, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  58. Rajeev

    July 2, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  59. Ananthalakshmi Ravishankar

    August 30, 2017 at 3:06 am

    Hi mam, i like all your recipes and have tried lot of them which came out very well. For ex Sweet Appam and many more. Now i want to try your Sathu Maavu for my 2 year kid to make her gain weight. But i don't have Rice Mill nearby, so have to grind only through Mixer. Can you tell me the measurement for Ragi and Red rice for smaller quantity. It will be helpful to me

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 30, 2017 at 6:47 am

      You can divide the ingredients by 3. But grinding it in mixie is not an easy task.

      Reply
  60. Ananthalakshmi Ravishankar

    August 30, 2017 at 10:21 am

    Ok thank you

    Reply
  61. Sivasankari Kanthavel

    September 10, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    Hi padhu,
    I am following your recipe for most of the dishes.. Our family likes your taste… I tried your sathu maavu recipe recently and comes out in a good taste. Instead of coffee all of us used to have sathu maavu because of its taste and consistency. All credit goes to you.. Thank you very much madam…

    Reply
  62. logeshwaran s

    September 26, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Is this mix helps to increase weight

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      September 26, 2017 at 8:12 am

      I will not say this will reduce weight or increase weight. It is nutritious. I am having this for years as breakfast . My weight has remained the same.

      Reply
  63. satya shri

    September 30, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Pls tel me which brand ingredients are good enough for not cleaning.i.e which one ur using ..pls let me know I cannot dry out in sunshine

    Reply
  64. Sravanthi Kiran

    November 4, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Hi padhu gaaru,can i give this powder to my 7m baby daily at lunch time?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 5, 2017 at 8:36 am

      Consult your pediatrician before you start to give new food to your baby.

      Reply
  65. THILAKAVATHY K

    December 12, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Hi my dad is 90 yrs old a diabetic for the past 10yrs only. Actually diabetic patients r advised not to consume kanji but these ingredients r so good that I want to give it to my dad. I have no diabetologist nd allopathy Doctors I doubt will approve this. Pls clarify if this can be given to diabetic patients.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 13, 2017 at 5:14 am

      Kindly consult your doctor. I am not sure.

      Reply
  66. vidhya sampath

    December 20, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Dear padhuskitchen:) it may seem dramatic but I refer only to your blog for recipes.. this sathumavu recipe is a boon for me! For running after my 15 month DD it gives me immense energy and gave her too.. she just loved it! Thanks alone will not replace how happy I feel!!!

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  67. Sowmya

    February 13, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Very healthy. Thanks.
    Should the grains be roasted on, immediately after washing and draining, OR should they be sun dried and then roasted

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    • Padhu Sankar

      February 16, 2018 at 8:26 am

      No need to wash it if you get good quality ingredients. But if you want to wash it, sun dry it well until there is no moisture and then dry roast it.

      Reply
  68. Rajesh alias Balasubramanian

    February 23, 2018 at 3:52 am

    nice receipe. My granny generally soaks it for 6-8 hours (most of things except few things that shouldn't be such as rice, elachi) and then let it sprout for a night (10-12 hrs). And then dry roasts.

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  69. S TAMILARASAN

    April 15, 2018 at 6:37 am

    My wife have Hypo thyroid. She can also eat this or we need to neglect any ingredients in this.

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  70. Neha Iyer

    April 26, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Thanks! Very useful !

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  71. Madhu Jagan

    July 24, 2018 at 6:12 am

    Hello padhu, I have started giving this porridge to my daughter and I am also consuming it, but I would like to know the health benefits from this porridge.. I got that this mix is good for health but can you please tell what all health benefit it has.

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  72. Unknown

    July 25, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Healthy recipe

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  73. Unknown

    August 17, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Awesome awesome! Very tasty n healthy.

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  74. Krishnapriya Gopal

    August 20, 2018 at 2:46 am

    I have a doubt can I have when I inijourney oweight loss ?

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  75. Harini Sridhar

    September 3, 2018 at 4:32 am

    Hi padhu…
    Thanks for the recipe… It came out well. Mostly I followed your suggestions for all recipes. Thanks once again…

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  76. sin

    October 26, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    Can this be mixed with milk and given?

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  77. Jayabharathi Baskar

    February 15, 2019 at 5:34 am

    Can we add soya to this?..or will it change the tastet

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    • Padhu Sankar

      February 16, 2019 at 8:37 am

      You can but will change the taste.

      Reply
  78. Sowjanya

    June 22, 2019 at 7:27 am

    Should the skin of the milkets be removed while.cleaning

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    • PadhuSankar

      June 22, 2019 at 7:35 am

      I usually buy cleaned and packed millet.

      Reply
  79. Sowjanya

    June 22, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Does the packed millet have skin .?

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  80. Sowjanya

    June 30, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    How to make ladoo with this powder.should we roast the powder and prepare the ladoo

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  81. Sowjanya

    January 26, 2020 at 1:36 am

    Can we add black urad to this. In what proportion

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  82. Rita

    June 5, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I cant find whole ragi anywhere where I live . Can i add ragi flour ?

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    • PadhuSankar

      June 8, 2020 at 2:47 am

      Yes, slightly dry roast it and add.

      Reply
  83. Raghupathy

    June 17, 2022 at 5:09 am

    Can diabetics have this

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    • PadhuSankar

      June 19, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Not sure.

      Reply

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