Sathu Maavu | Traditional Multigrain Kanji Mix

Annam's Sathu Maavu (சட்டு மாவு), the traditional mix many families know as health mix, is a finely ground blend of millets, grains, dals and nuts – ragi, kambu, cholam, red rice, wheat, barley, green gram, black urad dal, whole chickpeas, soya beans, sago, almonds and cashews – with a touch of dry ginger and cardamom. Cook it with water or milk for a smooth, comforting kanji, sweet with jaggery or savoury with buttermilk.

Best for: morning kanji, a warm evening drink, or sathu maavu urundai (laddu).

Ingredients: Almond (Badam), Cashew (Mundhiri), Ragi (Kezhvaragu), Kambu (Pearl Millet), Cholam (Sorghum), Red Rice (Sivappu Arisi), Wheat (Godhumai), Green Gram (Pachai Payaru), Black Urad Dal (Karuppu Ulundhu), Sago (Javvarisi), Soya Beans, Whole Chickpeas (Kondakadalai), Barley, Dry Ginger (Sukku), Cardamom (Elakkai).

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Why choose Annam's

• Free from added chemicals and pesticides
• No added artificial colours or preservatives
• 15 ingredients – millets, grains, dals and nuts in one mix
• Made in small batches

How to use

Mix 2 tablespoons of Annam's Recipes Sathu Maavu with ½ cup of water into a smooth paste with no lumps. Add 1 cup of water or milk and cook on a low flame, stirring, for 5–7 minutes until it thickens. Sweeten with jaggery or palm sugar, or cool it and add salt and buttermilk.

Storage and shelf life

Best before 6 months from the date of packing. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, and always use a dry spoon. Kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it stays fresh for up to 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sathu Maavu the same as health mix?
Yes. Sathu Maavu is the Tamil name for this traditional multigrain mix, often sold as health mix.

Does it contain wheat, nuts or soya?
Yes. It contains wheat, almonds, cashews and soya beans, so it is not suitable for anyone allergic to these.

Can I make it sweet or savoury?
Both. Add jaggery or palm sugar for sweet kanji, or salt and buttermilk for savoury kanji.

Can I make urundai (laddu) with it?
Yes. Roast the mix lightly, add powdered jaggery and melted ghee, and shape into balls.

How long does it stay fresh?
6 months from the date of packing, and up to 12 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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