Sathu maavu puttu recipe a quick and healthy breakfast for kids and for all ages.I always make my own batch of sathu maavu for the kids.I am on the look out for other alternates other than the porridge we make often.

This health mix puttu is a healthy option to include for kids and elders too.If your kid is not fond of porridge then you can make puttu, idiyappam and other varieties with this health mix powder.

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Sathu maavu puttu recipe

Author: Sharmilee J

Sathu maavu puttu recipe a healthy steamed dish perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients

1/2 cup health mix flour
salt to taste
2 tbsp coconut
water as needed
2 cups water for steaming
cane sugar as needed for serving

Instructions

Dry roast flour for 3-5 mins in low flame, make sure to do this only in low flame to avoid flour getting burnt.cool down completely,then transfer to a bowl add required salt to it.Mix it well first.
Add water little by little and keep mixing.When you take and hold the flour tight it should form shape.
And when you crumble it should fall apart easily, thats the perfect consistency for soft puttu.It should be sandy in texture.You can even add a tbsp of coconut in this mixture too.Set aaide.Add water to a pressure cooker.
Meanwhile to the puttu maker, add coconut to the bottom then add the prepared mixture till slightly below the rim.Pat it well, press it slightly to have a even top.
When it starts to smoke through the cooker hole place puttu maker, steam cook for 3 mins or until smoke comes through both the holes in the puttu maker.
Gently open and invert on a plate to demould.
Serve hot with coconut and canesugar!

Recipe Notes

My homemade health mix already has cardamom in it so I didnt add it.If you prefer you can add a pinch of cardamom powder as per taste.
While mixing add ghee, cane sugar mix well and enjoy.
If you want you can serve it with any curry of your choice.

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How to make health mix puttu recipe:

Dry roast flour for 3-5 mins in low flame, make sure to do this only in low flame to avoid flour getting burnt.cool down completely,then transfer to a bowl add required salt to it.Mix it well first.
Add water little by little and keep mixing.When you take and hold the flour tight it should form shape.
And when you crumble it should fall apart easily, thats the perfect consistency for soft puttu.It should be sandy in texture.You can even add a tbsp of coconut in this mixture too.Set aaide.Add water to a pressure cooker.
Meanwhile to the puttu maker, add coconut to the bottom then add the prepared mixture till slightly below the rim.Pat it well, press it slightly to have a even top.
When it starts to smoke through the cooker hole place puttu maker, steam cook for 3-4 mins or until smoke comes through both the holes in the puttu maker.Switch off.
Gently open and invert on a plate to demould.