• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen logo
  • Home
  • About
    • VVK Galleries
    • VVK YouTube Channel
    • VVK Mentions
    • Privacy & Copyright Policies
  • Recipes
  • Shop
    • Amazon Shop
    • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Beverages » Sattu Porridge | Easy Breakfast Beverages

    Sattu Porridge | Easy Breakfast Beverages

    Posted on November 21, 2019 · Last Updated on December 27, 2019 · By Srividhya G · 3 Comments

    320 shares
    • Share5
    • Tweet
    • Reddit
    Jump to Recipe Card Watch Recipe Video

    Sattu Porridge – A healthy and protein-rich breakfast porridge made with sattu flour or the roasted chickpeas flour mix and milk. An easy grab and go breakfast beverage!

    pouring shot of sattu

    I love smoothies and porridges for my breakfast, and my recent favorite is this sattu porridge. When I shared it on my Instagram, many had asked for the recipe. So I thought of creating a video and sharing it here on my blog as well. It’s a straightforward recipe, but before looking into the recipe, let’s see what sattu means.

    Sattu Drink Mix:

    As Wikipedia puts it – Sattu is a flour-mix from the Indian subcontinent consisting of a mixture of ground pulses and cereals. It is quite popular in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Punjab, Odisha, and in many other states as well. 

    Every state has it’s own proportion of ingredients. Some are made with roasted split chickpeas and barley while some with roasted black chickpeas, millets, and nuts. In most of the sattu flour mixes that I have seen, roasted chickpeas are the main ingredients.

    You can also make energy balls and parathas (flat-breads) with the sattu flour.

    Now, don’t worry, I am not going to ask you to make the sattu mix from scratch. (You can easily make it, but I will share that on some other day. I have a porridge powder recipe with barley and green gram. You can check that out as well) The sattu drink mix is readily available online and in Indian grocery stores. 

    Why Porridge? Why do I need to Cook Sattu Mix?

    You may all ask, why can’t I directly add sattu to milk and relish with some added sugar or sweetener or to butter and add spices? You can do it and, that’s what the package says too. But why am I cooking it again to make the porridge? It’s a personal preference, and cooking the porridge powder / sattu mix furthermore enhances the flavor and provides a good consistency.

    top angle of sattu porridge

    Kanji | Congee

    Do you know, the word congee, comes from the Tamil word Kanji? Not only this word, but there are few other words derived from the Tamil language. Kanji is not only popular in Tamil Nadu but also in other states. Most of the houses will make their kanji mix by roasting the ingredients and grinding into a fine powder.

    These porridges are great for kids too. I grew up eating ragi porridge and the same with Raghav. I started to feed him thick ragi porridge more like gruel from 8 months of age. Kanji is an integral part of Tamil cuisine. 

    As I mentioned above, we roast all the ingredients for the kanji mix. If you notice in my green gram and barley porridge powder, I would have roasted all the ingredients and the same with pearl millet gruel. Even after roasting and grinding, we still cook the flour mixed with water. Then add buttermilk or milk according to our preference. Cooking again enhances the flavor and also helps the porridge powder to blend well with the milk or buttermilk.

    I got so used to this method that when I bought the sattu flour mix, even when the package said directly add to milk/water, I started to cook it with water and then add the milk.

    sattu kanji

    Cooking Time:

    You need just 10 minutes to make this porridge. We need to mix the sattu flour with water. You can add the sugar as well and simmer it till it thickens. It doesn’t take more than 4 minutes for the porridge to thicken over medium heat. Then add the milk and cook for one or two minutes, and that’s it. The porridge is ready.

    Now here is the detailed recipe and the video.

    How to Make Sattu Porridge?

    • In a saucepan, add the sattu mix, coconut sugar(any other sweeteners to your choice), and water.

    sattu porridge step 1

    • Mix it without any lumps.

    mixing the ingredients

    • Now simmer this over medium until it thickens. It usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes. While it is simmering, don’t forget to stir in between to avoid the lumps. 

    bubbles forming in the porridge

    • When you see bubbles on top as shown in the picture, add the milk and mix.

    adding milk to the porridge

    • Simmer it for a minute or two. I usually simmer it for one minute.

    after adding milk

    • That’s it. The porridge is ready. 

    Recipe Notes-

    • I used a store-bought sattu flour mix. You can use homemade ones or any other porridge powder. The time it takes to thicken might vary accordingly.
    • Instead of regular milk, you can add nut-based milk and make this a vegan beverage, as well.
    • I went with unrefined coconut sugar for this recipe. But you can use any sweeteners of your choice.
    • I did not boil the milk as it was pasteurized. But if you boil milk regularly, then add the boiled milk.

    PS: Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more gardening and recipe updates. If you try this sattu porridge recipe, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it asap.  Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! 

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    sattu porridge in a bottle and a glass
    Pin Recipe Print Recipe
    5 from 2 votes

    Sattu Porridge | Easy Breakfast Beverages

    Sattu Porridge - A healthy and protein-rich breakfast porridge made with sattu flour or the roasted chickpeas flour mix and milk. An easy grab and go breakfast beverage!
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 238kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • sauce pan

    Ingredients

    • 4 tbsp sattu mix
    • 4 tsp coconut sugar
    • 1 cup water 240 ml
    • 1.25 cup milk 300ml

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, add the sattu mix, coconut sugar(any other sweeteners to your choice), and water. Mix it without any lumps.
    • Now simmer this over medium until it thickens. It usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes. While it is simmering, don't forget to stir in between to avoid the lumps.
    • When you see bubbles on top as shown in the picture, add the milk and mix. Simmer it for a minute or two. I usually simmer it for one minute.
    • That's it. The porridge is ready.

    Video

    Notes

    • I used a store-bought sattu flour mix. You can use homemade ones or any other porridge powder. The time it takes to thicken might vary accordingly.
    • Instead of regular milk, you can add nut-based milk and make this a vegan beverage, as well.
    • I went with unrefined coconut sugar for this recipe. But you can use any sweeteners of your choice.
    • I did not boil the milk as it was pasteurized. But if you boil milk regularly, then add the boiled milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Calcium: 172mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @vidhyasvegetariankitchen or tag #vidhyasvegkitchen
    For Video RecipesCheck out My YouTube Channel
    320 shares
    • Share5
    • Tweet
    • Reddit

    Filed Under: Beverages Tagged With: breakfast recipes, porridge powder

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Vidya Narayan says

      November 25, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      Wholesome, easy to make and filling breakfast recipe. Sattu is nutritious and keeps you full for longer too.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        November 26, 2019 at 9:57 am

        True. :-) Thanks Vidya.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome

    Author Vidhya smiling in the renovated kitchen

    Hello all, I am Srividhya, the person behind this blog. I firmly believe that the mouth is the way to the heart. My blog is all about vegetarian and vegan food with unique and exciting recipes from all over the world. From traditional, authentic recipes to fusion and eggless bakes, you can find it all here! Read more →

    Enjoy My Cookbooks

    Two cookbooks beautifully presented on the table

    Discover the diverse and delicious taste of South India, eggless recipes made in Instant Pot and other deliciousness! Find out more →

    Sign Up to Newsletter

    Must-Try Soup Recipes 

    • Vegan Miso Ramen Soup With Tofu
    • Easy Pumpkin Soup | Pumpkin Shorba
    • Vegan Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup | Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
    • Broccoli Almond Soup (Instant Pot Method)

    As Featured On

    As seen on logo banner

    YouTube

    Follow me on YouTube for regular recipe videos and insights from my kitchen!

    Follow

    Disclosure

    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program - an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate VVK earns from qualifying purchases. Privacy Policy →

    Most Popular Posts

    • Tofu Scramble | Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito
    • Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich
    • Sweet Corn and Steel Cut Oats Soup
    • Easy Cream Cheese Pasta with Broccoli
    • Aloo Masoor Dal | Potato With Red Lentils
    • Alu Diye Cholar Dal | Bengali-Style Lentils with Potatoes

    Explore Your Favorites

    15 + Mango Recipes

    25 + Easy South Indian Instant Pot Recipes

    10 + Must Try Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

    20 + Kids Friendly Lunch Box Recipes

    20 + Indian Lentils Recipes Made in Instant Pot

    Footer


    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program - Privacy Policy
    HOME | ABOUT | CONTACT US

    Footer

    ↑ Back to Top

    VVK horizontal logo

    About

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

    Cooking

    • Sign Up to Newsletter
    • All Recipes
    • My Cookbooks
    • My Amazon Shop

    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

    Copyright © 2023 | VidhyasHomeCooking.com