2 ways of Sattu Drink to beat the Heat: Benefits of Sattu Drink

In this article we will see how to make sattu drink at home and know the amazing benefits of drinking sattu sharbat. Summer is coming and now it’s important to keep our body hydrated and cool. To keep our body hydrated, cooling and energetic there are many beverages or drinks available, but this Bihar special drink is one of the powerful sharbat which not only keeps you hydrated but has many lots of nutritional properties also.

Sattu drink is made with simple ingredients, and it is made in very less time, but it is packed with lots of great nutritional properties. Sattu drink is simply made from roasted chana powder. You can simply take roasted chana and grind it to a powder and your sattu powder is ready or you can directly opt for readymade sattu powder from the market. Sattu drink looks simply but it tastes so delicious that it can make you habitual to having it on a daily basis. Sattu powder is not only used in making sharbat, but it is also used in making Ladoo’s, paratha or litti chokha.

In the summer we crave for something cool and refreshing. To beat the heat, it is important to have cooling and hydrating beverages. We crave for something which not only quenches our thirst but also gives us energy and instant cooling. There are many drinks available but sattu sharbat is one of the simple yet energetic drinks that not only quenches our thirst but also, it’s healthy and nutritious for our body. It is an ideal option for the summer drink which will not only be good for our health but also makes us refreshed.

Benefits of Sattu Sharbat:

· Boost Energy Instantly:

In summers we sweat a lot and hence our body tends to feel dehydrated, lazy, fatigued and exhausted. So, it is important to fill the body with natural and cooling things that make you hydrated and refreshed. Sattu sharbat helps to give you instant energy and keep you refreshed, cool and hydrating throughout the day. So, sip this powerful drink in the morning to give a healthy start of the day and stay hydrated, energetic and cool from within.

· Rich in Protein:

Sattu powder is made from roasted chana (Bengal gram) which is a great source of protein. So drinking sattu sharbat will provide you with protein naturally. As we know protein helps in muscle building, tissue repair, metabolic process and overall health of our body. So do drink this protein rich beverage in summer to stay healthy and hydrated.

· Gives Cooling Effect to The Body:

In summers the heat waves make our body hot from within. Because of heat waves, heatstroke and dehydration are common. So sattu sharbat provides you a cooling effect as it is considered as a natural coolant which is perfect for the hot summers to beat the heat.

· Good for Digestion:

Sattu powder is high in fiber which supports digestion. It helps in relieving the issue of constipation and indigestion. It helps in bowel movement and hence prevents constipation.

· Helps in Weight Management:

Sattu is low in unhealthy fats. Hence it helps in maintaining the weight. It is rich in fiber which keeps you fuller for longer hours and helps you stay away from unnecessary munching and snacking.

· Detox your Body:

Sattu drink helps in detoxifying your body naturally. It helps remove toxins and improve metabolism.

· Good for Heart Health:

Sattu is rich in fiber, so it may help in managing bad cholesterol hence keeping good heart health.

· Good for you skin:

Sattu sharbat gives you a cooling effect and hence keeps your gut cool. Hydration is good for your skin especially in summer so this hydrating drink keeps your skin glowing when you consume it on a regular basis. Hydration is very important during summer because we sweat a lot so our body needs to capitalize intake of water or any hydrated drinks.

Let’s make two types of hydrating sattu drink:

Ingredients for Namkeen Sattu Sharbat:

Roasted chana/ readymade sattu powder

1 glass water

Roasted cumin powder

Black salt

Salt

Lemon juice

Chopped onion

Chopped coriander

How to Make Namkeen Sattu Sharbat:

1. Take a bowl of roasted chana, take out its skin and then blend it to a fine powder. You can also use readymade sattu powder.

2. Now you can sieve the sattu powder to separate any lumps or you can directly use it for making the drink.

3. In a bowl add 2 to 3 tablespoons of sattu. For one glass 2 to 3 tablespoons of sattu powder is required.

4. Add 1 glass of chilled water. Chilled water makes the sattu drink tastier.

5. Now whisk it properly or blend it with a blender.

6. Now add ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, black salt as per taste, salt as per taste, lemon juice as per taste.

7. Now whisk it properly

8. Sattu drink/sharbat is ready to drink.

9. At the time of serving, you can add finely chopped onion and garnish it with coriander leaves. Adding onion will make this drink more nutritious and tastier.

Ingredients for Sweet Sattu sharbat:

2 to 3 tablespoon sattu

1 glass water

Mishri powder/sugar/jaggery

Lemon juice

How to Make No Sugar Sweet Sattu sharbat:

1. Take a bowl and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of sattu powder.

2. Add 1 glass chilled water

3. Whisk it properly

4. Add mishri powder as per the taste. For making it healthy I have used mishri or jaggery powder, you can use sugar or sugar powder also.

5. Now add lemon juice as per the taste

6. Mix it properly, add 2 to 3 ices in the glass and serve it.

So this was the amazing benefits and recipe of sattu sharbat. Drink it anyway be savoury or sweetened both will give you amazing taste and give you instant energy and cooling effect. From choosing unhealthy market brought sodas or beverages, do opt for this affordable, healthy and instant sattu sharbat in this summer to not only just keep yourself hydrated but also healthy.

It will boost your energy, give you a cooling effect, improvise your digestion and make your skin healthy and glowing. One glass of sattu water is enough to kick start your summer’s day. Do try this at your home and enjoy the taste and goodness of sattu sharbat.

Wish you a hydrating and cooling summer!