Sathumaavu Cookies / Sprouted Health mix Cookies

Sathumaavu, also known as Health Mix powder, is a powerhouse of nutrition, made by blending various pulses and grains. It’s a traditional health mix that has been a staple in many South Indian households for generations. There are two popular ways to prepare Sathumaavu: by simply roasting the grains and grinding them into a powder, or by using sprouted grains, which are then roasted and ground into a fine powder. The sprouted version is especially prized for being richer in proteins and overall nutritional value.

Why Make Sathumaavu at Home?

Homemade Sathumaavu powder is often preferred over store-bought versions because it allows for control over the quality of ingredients and ensures that no preservatives or additives are used. In our family, this health mix is made with care by my mom and grandmother, who pass it on to me. My dad plays a crucial role in sourcing all the necessary ingredients, ensuring they are fresh and of the highest quality. While the process is somewhat elaborate, the results are well worth the effort. Homemade Sathumaavu is more flavourful and nutritious, making it the best option for your family’s health.

What is Sathumaavu Used For?

Sathumaavu is versatile and can be used to make a variety of healthy dishes, with Sathumaavu porridge being the most common. This nutritious porridge is perfect for kids and adults alike, providing a wholesome meal that is easy to digest. However, not all kids are fans of porridge, which is why creative alternatives like Sathumaavu ladoos, brownies, cakes, and cookies have become popular among parents looking to incorporate this health mix into their children’s diets.

Sathumaavu vs. Sattu

It’s important to distinguish Sathumaavu from Sattu, a popular health mix used in Northern India. While both are nutritious, they are made from different ingredients and are used in different ways. Sathumaavu is typically used to make porridge and baked goods, whereas Sattu is often consumed as a cooling drink or used in savory preparations.

Sathumaavu Cookies: A Kid-Friendly Delight

If you’re struggling to get your kids to eat Sathumaavu porridge, these Sathumaavu cookies are the perfect solution. Made with cane sugar instead of refined sugar, these cookies are a healthier treat that kids will love. The subtle sweetness and the rich, nutty flavor of the Sathumaavu make these cookies not only delicious but also nutritious. They are a great way to sneak in all the goodness of this traditional health mix into your child’s diet without them even realizing it.

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Sathumavu Cookies / Sprouted Health mix Cookies

Niranjana Sankaranarayanan

Sathumaavu or Health mix is a powder made with different pulses and grains. We can make it in two ways - Either by simply roasting the grains and grinding it to a powder or the sprouted ones. In the sprouted health mix powder, the grains are first sprouted and then they are roasted, and finally made into a fine powder. The sprouted ones are more healthy and rich in proteins. Sathumaavu cookies is the best way to tempt the kids to eat this. To make Sathumaavu cookies, I have used Cane sugar instead of Refined sugar.

My mom and grandmom usually makes this Sathumaavu powder at home and give it to me. Appa will buy all the ingredients necessary to make it. It is an elaborate process but the homemade is the best.This Sathumavu is totally different from the sattu that is used widely in Northern parts of india.

This is used to make porridge which is very healthy. We can give it to kids and adults as well.But most kids doesn't like the porridge and some make ladoos with it and some brownies, cakes. Here I went ahead and made cookies. Kids will definitely love these cookies and it is the best way to make them eat the health mix.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Baking, Biscuit, Cookies

Cuisine American, Indian

Servings 12 cookies

Equipment

• OTG

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Sathumavu / Sprouted Healthmix powder
• 1/8 cup Badam drink powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 3/4 cup Cane Sugar
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup Milk

Instructions

 

• Weigh all the ingredients and keep it ready.
• Take a bowl, add butter into it.
• Then sift the cane sugar into the bowl with butter. This helps in even mixing and the lumps can be avoided.
• Beat the cane sugar and butter well until they are blended well. They should be in crumbly texture.
• Take Sathumaavu, Badam drink powder, baking powder and sift everything together to blend well.
• Mix with a spatula or hand beater.
• Then add milk slowly. Bring all the ingredients together and form a dough.
• Do not knead it too much like we do for a chappathi dough.
• Once the dough is ready you can start making cookies.
• If it is sticky, wrap the dough with cling wrap, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and then use the dough.
• Take small portion of the dough, make balls and flatten it.
• Grease the baking tray with butter or line it with butter paper.
• Arrange the cookies on the baking tray.
• Place one almond on the top of each cookie.
• Pre-heat the oven at 180 degree celsius for 3 minutes and bake the cookies at 140 degree celsius for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Once done, allow it to cool and then remove from the tray so that the cookies come out without sticking to the butter paper.
• Store it in an air-tight container and use it.

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Notes

You can use regular sugar in powdered form or icing sugar instead of cane sugar.
Add milk slowly. Donot add it in one stretch.
If the dough is sticky do refrigerate it and use.
The temperature and the time will vary from oven to oven. So do keep an eye on the cookies.
Immediately after baking, the cookies might look undercooked and soft. So allow it to cool and then eat.

Keyword Health biscuit, Healthmix cookies, Sathumavu biscuit

INSTRUCTIONS

• Weigh all the ingredients and keep it ready.
• Take a bowl, add butter into it.
• Then sift the cane sugar into the bowl with butter. This helps in even mixing and the lumps can be avoided.
• Beat the cane sugar and butter well until they are blended well. They should be in crumbly texture.
• Take Sathumaavu, Badam drink powder, baking powder and sift everything together to blend well.
• Mix with a spatula or hand beater.
• Then add milk slowly. Bring all the ingredients together and form a dough.
• Do not knead it too much like we do for a chappathi dough.
• Once the dough is ready you can start making cookies.
• If it is sticky, wrap the dough with cling wrap, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and then use the dough.
• Take small portion of the dough, make balls and flatten it.
• Grease the baking tray with butter or line it with butter paper.
• Arrange the cookies on the baking tray.
• Place one almond on the top of each cookie.
• Pre-heat the oven at 180 degree celsius for 3 minutes and bake the cookies at 140 degree celsius for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Once done, allow it to cool and then remove from the tray so that the cookies come out without sticking to the butter paper.
• Store it in an air-tight container and use it.

Notes

• You can use regular sugar in powdered form or icing sugar instead of cane sugar.
• Add milk slowly. Donot add it in one stretch because the dough should not become sticky.
• If the dough is sticky do refrigerate it and use.
• The temperature and the time will vary from oven to oven. So do keep an eye on the cookies.
• Immediately after baking, the cookies might look undercooked and soft. So allow it to cool and then remove.

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