Ingredients
- Sathu Maavu (Health Drink Mix) – 2 cups
- Milk Powder – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 and 1/2 cup
- Ghee – 2 tablespoons
In India, we make a very Nutrient flour (“Sathu maavu” in Tamil) using multi-grains, nuts, dhals, etc. It is rich in protein and normally “Kanji” (porridge) is prepared using this flour. For sweet porridge, milk and sugar is added and for sour version, buttermilk and salt is added.
Since preparing the flour at home is a time consuming task, most people buy this flour readymade from market. Number of Food Processing Companies are selling this flour as “Health Mix Powder” under their Brand Name.
I made this burfi using “Manna Sathu Maavu”.
Directions
- In a kadai put a tablespoon of ghee and add sathu maavu. Fry for two to three minutes on a medium flame. Remove from stove. Add milk powder to the fried flour and mix well. Keep aside.
- In a kadai put half cup water and add sugar. Bring to boil. When it starts boilding with bubbles, reduce the heat and add the flour. Stir continuously till it become thick. Add remaining ghee and mix well. It should be like a soft dough. Transfer to a greased plate. When it is cool, cut it into desired shape.
- Note: I have not added any flavouring agent, since the health mix itself contains cardamom powder. If you want you can add little cardamom or few drops of vanilla essence. You can also add chopped nuts to this burfi.
Hi kamala mam, your recipes are all superb. I just came back again to you to remind of rasgolla recipe. waiting for that recipe in your blog.Rasgulla is one of my favorite sweet too and your way of explaining recipes to make, makes it easier for us to cook. thanks. suchithra
Can I use Lactogen powder instead of milk powder
Thanks
Hi Lavanya,
You can use it.
Can i use milk instead of milk powder in burfies.. then could u please give me the qty
Apsara,
If you use milk, it will take more time to get the right consistency. You have to stir for a long time till the water content in the milk is absorbed. Moreover, if you cook for more time, the taste may differ. Instead you can use “Khoya”. If you want to use milk, first boil and allow to reduce to 1/3rd of its quantity and then add the remaining ingredients.
Hai Kamala mam,
Just now I had tried this recipe. It turned good. but in that recipe sugar syrup (as above mentioned measurement) is not enough for the flour & milk powder mixture.so what can I do to improve the texture ? can you explain to me?
Tks….
Hi Ramya,
The quantity mentioned in my recipe is perfect for the burfi I made with “Manna” Brand flour. I am not sure which brand you used. If you feel the sugar is not enough, you can increase it and to improve the texture you have to add more ghee.
Ok Mam noted with Thanks.
mam your receipes are so good .Pls soon post rasagulla receipe for me
What is Sathu Maavu (Health Drink Mix)?Where can I get it? Is there any substitutes for it?
Hi Nithar,
It is a powder prepared by mixing different grains/dhals/nuts. You can make it at home, but it is time consuming. In all the grocery stores it is sold by different brand names.
Hello kamala mam. Nice to go thro all ur reciepes. Can u pl suggest me any sweet to be prepared using fruit With our using food colour . And which is unique.
Hi Aarthi,
You can make lot of sweet dishes with fruit and without adding any food colour. Check the following receipes for Papaya Orange Halwa, Papaya Halwa, Jack Fruit Payasam, Mango Halwa, Jackfruit Halwa
http://www.kamalascorner.com/2009/03/papaya-halwa.html
http://www.kamalascorner.com/2011/12/papaya-orange-halwa.html
http://www.kamalascorner.com/2009/03/papaya-halwa.html
http://www.kamalascorner.com/2008/06/mango-halwa.html
http://www.kamalascorner.com/2007/06/jackfruit-halwa.html
Hello Ma’am,
Such a gr8 innovation with sathu maavu…Iam sure kids will love this way rather than the regular kanji.Can I make with home made sathu mavu also?
Hi Suhasini,
Yes. You can make with home made sathu manu also.
Mam, for wat purpose we should mix the milk powder? can i make the burfi without milk powder?
Hi Priya,
You can make it without milk powder also. Purpose of adding milk powder is to get more healthy, tasty and soft burfi.
That was cool recipe!!! Every time when I prepare some sweet I felt like something’s missing.but,not this time ofcourse…thank you.
Thank you Subha.
Hello Ma’am, I live in Canada. I am unable to get the powder. Will it be possible to let me know of the ingredients? I can make the powder first and then make the burfi. I try to make all your healthy recipes.
Thanks
I tried this recipe today madam the taste was very good but i could not get burfi shapes because mixture didn’t turn out to be soft dough. i used manna health mix. The flour mixture went out like puttu. but sugar taste is enough. Where should i correct to get correct burfi shapes. Please help
May be you have overcooked. I also used Manna health mix only. Once the sugar starts boiling, reduce the heat and add the flour mix and stir well. It will become soft dough now. Add ghee and immediately transfer to the greased plate. If you cook it on high flame for long time, the sugar will get crystalised and the mixture will be like puttu only. If you feel the water quantity is less, first put the sugar in a vessel and add enough water to cover the sugar completely.
thank you for ur reply madam, i shall try again and i shall follow ur instructions.
Can v use milk instead of milk powder?
TIA
You can use milk. However, it will take more time to cook and the burfi may be very soft.
this recipe was mouth watering
i tryed it today
it is healthy and a yummy recipe
Thank you Rathipriya for your kind words.
but will it stay for some days, or consumed on the same day?
It will stay good for a week to 10 days.
Good recipe. I will try this
Hi
If i have to add milk instead of milk powder, at what stage should i add and how much quantity of milk should i add. Pls reply. My kids dont like to have kanji so i thought of giving this one. This looks interesting.
If you want to usemilk, you can put the milk in a heavy bottomed kadai and bring to boil. Then reduce the heat and add sathu maavu powder and sugar and stir continuously till it become thick and proceed.
Hi Mam,
How long can we store this burfi (in fridge or outside) ??
You can store it outside for 2 weeks. In the fridge it stays good for even a month.