Take 1/2 cup sathu maavu(porridge flour) in the cooking vessel.
Add 2 and 1/2 cups of water.
Whisk it well without any lumps.
Now whisked well without any lumps.
Switch on the flame. Heat it up.
Keep whisking, with continuous stirring.
Cook in medium low flame, the color of the porridge first changes to a darker shade of brown.
When it starts getting thicker switch to a ladle.
Keep whisking see the consistency how thin it is now. Keep stirring and cooking in low flame.
In 5-7 mins it turns thick and shiny which means its cooked.
Now see the consistency it has become more thick now. This is the right stage so switch off.
Cool down atleast for 20 mins.
This is after 20 mins see it has become more thick.
Now after cooling down separate the portions into 2 for sweet and salt.
To one portion : add 1 tablespoon sugar.
Add 1 cup milk that is boiled and is warm.
Whisk it well until smooth and creamy.
Adjust consistency if you prefer more thin then add more milk.
To another portion add salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon roasted jeera powder.
Add 1 cup buttermilk.
Whisk it well until smooth and creamy.
Adjust consistency if you prefer more thin then add more buttermilk.
Pourable consistency.
Sathu Maavu Kanji is ready!