Ganesh Chaturthi, Kozhukattai, Navratri

Sathu Maavu Kozhukattai

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Sathumaavu Kozhukattai (or Health Mix Modak) is a simple and healthy twist to the normal kozhukattai made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival.  Sathu Maavu is a nutritious & healthy mix that is traditionally given to babies and is packed with nutrients.

Sathu Maavu Kozhukattai

Ingredients:

  • Sathu Maavu/ Health Mix – 2 cups
  • Puttu Flour – 2 cups
  • Jaggery – 2 1/2 cups
  • Coconut – 1/4 cup, Grated
  • Cardamom Powder – 2 tsp
  • Water – As Required
  • Salt to Taste

Method:

  1. Take  bowl, add the sathu maavu mix, puttu flour, coconut, cardamom powder and mix well.
  2. Heat another pan, add jaggery and water.
  3. Add required water so that the jaggery gets dissolved.
  4. Remove and filter the jaggery water to remove any dust.
  5. Take a pan and add water to it.
  6. Add the required salt to the kozhukattai in water and boil it.
  7. Remove from fire.
  8. Add the filtered jaggery water and slowly add the hot water to the flour mixture.
  9. Knead them to the kozhukattai consistency.
  10. Do not add all the water.
  11. Gradually add them to the flour.
  12. Make the desired shape of kozhakattai from the mixture.
  13. Grease the idli mould and steam the prepared kozhakattai’s for 10 – 15 minutes.
  14.  Remove from steam and serve hot.
  15. This kozhukattai is very healthy and tasty.

 

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Sunitha Karthik is a food lover who loves experiment with food. She worked in BPO industry for several years before deciding to settle down with family. She is a self-taught cook who has learnt to cook by experimenting with ingredients and watching various cooking shows. Mother of two kids and supporting her husband's business, she still finds time to cook up a storm in the kitchen.