What is a health mix?
A health mix — sathu maavu in Tamil, health mix powder or multigrain mix elsewhere in India — is a blend of grains, pulses and nuts ground fine and stirred into hot milk or water to make a drink or thin porridge. It's what Indian grandmothers made before packaged malt drinks existed, and it remains the most efficient way to get a mixed-grain meal into someone who would rather not eat one.
The traditional recipe runs to sixteen or more ingredients — ragi, wheat, barley, maize, several dals, groundnut, cashew, cardamom — and every household had its own proportions.
Our range
Organic Millet Health Mix – 800g. The everyday multigrain sathu maavu, made from sprouted grains and pulses. For the whole family from two years upward.
Health Mix with Sesame – 800g. Made with sesame, which is a rich plant source of calcium. Suited to growing children and to adults who don't take dairy.
Health Mix with Bitter Gourd – 800g. A savoury variant made with bitter gourd, for adults who prefer a less sweet daily drink. Distinctly bitter, as the name suggests, and formulated for adults rather than children.
Chocolate Millet Health Mix – 300g. The same sprouted-grain base with cocoa and jaggery, for children who refuse the plain version. No refined sugar, no malt extract.
Beetroot Millet Health Mix – 300g. Naturally pink, coloured entirely by beetroot.
Trial Packs – 2×100g. Two varieties in small packs, if you'd rather taste before committing to 800g.
Why sprouted, and why it matters
Most health mix powders on the shelf are made from roasted grain. Ours are sprouted first.
Germinating grain and pulses before drying and grinding reduces phytic acid, a compound in whole grains that binds minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium. Sprouting is a traditional preparation step used across Indian kitchens for exactly this reason.
Sprouting also partly breaks down starch and the oligosaccharides in dal, which is why sprouted preparations are traditionally considered lighter — particularly for young children and older adults.
How to make it
Two heaped tablespoons to a cup of hot milk or water. Whisk while pouring to avoid lumps, simmer for two to three minutes, and sweeten with jaggery or dates if needed. Thicker for a porridge, thinner for a drink. Once a day is typical — most families use it as a breakfast drink or an evening filler before dinner.
Who it's for
Children from two years, teenagers who skip breakfast, and adults who want a mixed-grain drink instead of a malt-based one.
For babies under two, our porridge mixes are the right product — finer, fewer ingredients, and made without nuts at the early stages.
What's not in it
No refined sugar, no maltodextrin, no malt extract, no artificial flavours, no preservatives. Certified organic grains, lab-tested in-house to BIS standards.
Read more
- What is sathu maavu? — what the traditional mix contains, and how to judge a good one
- How to make health mix at home — the full three-day sprouting and roasting method
- Health mix for kids — how much, how often, and from what age
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between health mix and sathu maavu?
They're the same thing. Sathu maavu is the Tamil name, health mix the common English label. You'll also see sattu maavu and multigrain health drink mix.
Can I give health mix to a one-year-old?
We recommend two years and above, mainly because of the nuts. Under two, use a stage-appropriate porridge mix instead.
How long does an 800g pack last?
Roughly 25–30 servings at two tablespoons each — about a month for one daily drinker.
Can adults drink it?
Yes, and many do.
Does it need to be cooked?
Yes — two to three minutes of simmering. The grains are sprouted and dried, not pre-cooked.
Nutrition information here is general and is not medical or dietary advice. For guidance on your own or your child's diet, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.