Let’s agree - during the long summer days, we become dehydrated due to the heat and scorching winds. Even if we are staying indoors, the weather has clearly had an impact on us. While numerous foods might help us maintain a cool body temperature, sattu is one of these superfoods you can enjoy this summer. While there are so many recipes you can prepare by using this magical ingredient, sattu sharbat is one of my favorite ones. Today I am sharing both savory and sweet versions.
What Is Sattu?
Sattu is a type of flour primarily made from roasted chickpeas (also called Bengal gram). Sattu flour is the most popular and staple food in the northern states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand in India. Sattu is a high-protein and high-fiber flour used in making a variety of dishes like Drinks, Snacks, Paratha, Ladoo, Litti, and Kachori.
Health Benefits Of Sattu
What Is Sattu Sharbat?
A healthy and wholesome beverage prepared from roasted chickpea flour, which is known as Sattu in Hindi. This Sattu Drink recipe is the easiest to make at home. Your beverage will be ready in only a few minutes with the addition of sattu flour, chilled water, lemon juice, fresh herbs like mint, coriander leaves, and black salt. It is mostly consumed during the summer months, as it can help to cool the body.
Namkeen Sattu Drink Ingredients
Here are the ingredients to make sattu sharbat recipe at home.
How to Make Sattu Drink
Savory Sattu Sharbat
In a large mixing bowl, add sattu powder, finely chopped mint leaves, coriander levels, onion (optional), green chili, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and lemon juice. Add chilled water to the mixing bowl, and using the Whisker or Hand-held wooden Churner (Madhani), whisk the mixture until they are well combined. Serve it in a glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish the sharbat with mint leaves if desired for added flavor. The sattu flour settles down, so make sure to stir well before serving. Enjoy.
Sweet Sattu Sharbat
Add sattu powder, sugar, black salt, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Add chilled water to the mixing bowl, and using the Whisker or Hand-held wooden Churner (Madhani), whisk the mixture until they are well combined. Serve it in a glass with a few ice cubes. The sattu flour settles down, so stir well before serving. Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
Pour the Sattu Drink into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. You can garnish the drink with mint leaves or sprinkle some chaat masala on top for added flavor. You can also pair it with Indian snacks like samosas and pakora for the evening.
Tips to make the Best Sattu Drink
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