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How to Make Traditional Sathumaavu Flour at Home

Jyothi Sri Pappu
Jyothi Sri Pappu @Nutreatlife
Assam

There is a common question I hear from mothers:

"Can I prepare Sathumaavu at home?"

The answer is yes.

For generations, families across Tamil Nadu prepared their own Sathumaavu using locally available grains, millets, pulses, nuts and spices. Every household had its own recipe based on the crops they grew, the season, and the family members who would eat it.

This recipe is one such traditional combination inspired by that wisdom.

There is a common question I hear from mothers:

"Can I prepare Sathumaavu at home?"

The answer is yes.

For generations, families across Tamil Nadu prepared their own Sathumaavu using locally available grains, millets, pulses, nuts and spices. Every household had its own recipe based on the crops they grew, the season, and the family members who would eat it.

This recipe is one such traditional combination inspired by that wisdom.

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How to Make Traditional Sathumaavu Flour at Home

Jyothi Sri Pappu
Jyothi Sri Pappu @Nutreatlife
Assam

There is a common question I hear from mothers:

"Can I prepare Sathumaavu at home?"

The answer is yes.

For generations, families across Tamil Nadu prepared their own Sathumaavu using locally available grains, millets, pulses, nuts and spices. Every household had its own recipe based on the crops they grew, the season, and the family members who would eat it.

This recipe is one such traditional combination inspired by that wisdom.

There is a common question I hear from mothers:

"Can I prepare Sathumaavu at home?"

The answer is yes.

For generations, families across Tamil Nadu prepared their own Sathumaavu using locally available grains, millets, pulses, nuts and spices. Every household had its own recipe based on the crops they grew, the season, and the family members who would eat it.

This recipe is one such traditional combination inspired by that wisdom.

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Ingredients

30 mins
50 servings
  • 100 gSprouted Ragi-
  • 100 gSprouted wheat
  • 80 gSprouted Bajra
  • 80 gSprouted Jowar
  • 50 gAged rice
  • 50 gBrown rice
  • 50 gRed rice
  • 30 gCorn
  • 30 gSago
  • 30 gSprouted Green Gram
  • 30 gSprouted Black gram 30g
  • 30 gChick peas
  • 20 gHorse gram
  • 20 gAlmonds
  • 20 gCashew 20g
  • 20 gPistachios
  • 20 gWalnuts
  • 20 gPeanuts
  • 5 gDry ginger
  • 5 gAjwain
  • 5 gCardamom
  • 5 gPepper
  • 5 gJeera
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30 mins
  1. 1

    Clean each ingredient separately to remove stones, dust and impurities.

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  2. 2

    Soak the grains, millets and pulses separately- 8 hours each

    Nuts and spices do not require soaking.

  3. 3

    Drain the soaked ingredients and allow them to sprout naturally until small sprouts appear.

    Sprouting improves digestibility and enhances nutrient availability.

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  4. 4

    Spread the sprouted ingredients under clean sunlight until completely dry.

    Proper drying is important for longer shelf life.

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  5. 5

    Roast each ingredient separately over a low flame.

    Each grain and pulse requires different roasting times, so roasting separately gives the best flavour and aroma.

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  6. 6

    Combine all the ingredients and grind into a fine powder.

    Traditionally, many families preferred stone grinding for a more uniform texture.

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Tips

A traditional Sathumaavu was never created to be "high protein" or "high calcium."

Instead, it brought together:

✓ Cereals for energy

✓ Millets for fibre and minerals

✓ Pulses for protein

✓ Nuts for healthy fats

✓ Spices to support digestion

Together, these ingredients create what modern nutrition calls a food matrix—where nutrients work together rather than individually.

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Jyothi Sri Pappu
Jyothi Sri Pappu @Nutreatlife
on July 07, 2026 09:25
Assam
My day Job is to run the most ambitious project called "Nutreat" for which am the Founder & CEO along with a Furious Women Team. And after 6 I will be the mom of two energetic boys. I have also been Food strategist, Photo contributor for few best sites like shutterstock, pixabay etc, Recipe contributor for DC, TOI and most importantly a Nomad & Sketch artist.You can always get in touch with me at https://www.nutreatlife.com/pages/jyothi-sri-pappu
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