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    Home » Cool Drinks » Sattu Drink | Sattu Ka Namkeen Sharbat

    Sattu Drink | Sattu Ka Namkeen Sharbat

    Published: Jul 7, 2020 · Modified: Jul 20, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Sattu drink or sattu ka namkeen sharbat is a very popular traditional summer drink, originated in Bihar. Sattu sharbat is prepared with roasted gram flour, lemon, and a few more spices.

    It has its own variations as per state like Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Sattu is a roasted chana (gram) flour or roasted barley or mixture of both.

    sattu drink served in a tall glass with ice cubes.lemn & mint is kept around it.

    You can also try some other summer drinks Shikanji, strawberry milkshake, Punjabi lassi, Masala Chaas, Strawberry Lassi & Mango lassi.

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    • 1 What is Sattu
    • 2 Sattu benefits
    • 3 Why you will love Sattu Drink
    • 4 How to make sattu at home
    • 5 Ingredients
    • 6 How to make sattu sharbat
    • 7 Serving suggestions
    • 8 Storing suggestions
    • 9 Tips & FAQ's
    • 10 Sattu Drink | Sattu Ka Namkeen Sharbat

    What is Sattu

    Sattu is a roasted chana dal powder which has carbs, fats, protein & fiber. It is also rich in iron and being fiber-rich food it helps in fighting constipation.

    It is a good source of protein but at the same time, it comes with carbohydrates. You need to be mindful if you take it to complete your protein macro.

    Sattu drink served in tall glass with lemon wedges.

    Sattu sharbat is a very popular drink in UP & Bihar. It can be made sweet or savory, both ways.

    You can make a variety of sattu dishes too, like, sattu paratha, sattu kachori, sattu laddu, and litti.

    Sattu benefits

    It is considered a very nutritious ingredient with an instant cooling effect on the body. Sattu is high on dietary fiber, which is good for your intestines, low on the glycemic index which helps in weight loss and good for diabetics.

    Sattu contains good proportions of iron, manganese, and magnesium, and is low on sodium too. You can read more here.

    close up click of sattu drink, which is served in a tall glass with lemon wedge.

    It is a great source of carbohydrates & protein. You can include it in your diet for daily protein requirements.

    Why you will love Sattu Drink

    • It is a protein-rich drink.
    • Rich in fiber which helps in stomach ailments.
    • Low in glycemic index.
    • Tangy and salted chilled drink for summer.
    • Great source of energy.
    • Keeps you hydrated in the hot summer.

    How to make sattu at home

    Making sattu at home is very easy. You need roasted chana dal or roasted black chickpeas. You can choose either with skin or without skin or a combination of both.

    Ingredients

    1 Cup chana dal (black chickpea)

    Method

    First dry roast the chana dal or black chickpea on medium heat. It takes around 7-8 minutes to roast on medium heat.

    Keep stirring to avoid burning. let them cool down completely.

    Grind them to a fine powder. You can use this powder as is or if required you can sieve it. Homemade sattu powder is ready to make sattu recipes.

    ingredients of sattu drink kept in glass bowls.

    Ingredients

    This recipe can be easily scaled down or up as per requirement. Let see how I prepare this sattu drink or sattu ka namkeen sharbat. Let talk about sattu ingredients first.

    • Sattu- Sattu is the star ingredient of this recipe.
    • Spices- Roasted cumin seed powder, and black salt gives a nice flavor to this sharbat.
    • Herbs & green chili- Mint leaves make it very refreshing. Green chili gives spiciness to this drink and balances out all the salted & tangy flavors.
    • Lemon juice- Tangy flavor comes from lemon juice.
    • Other ingredients- Ice cubes for serving & chilled water

    How to make sattu sharbat

    Step-1 Add all ingredients in the bowl

    adding all ingredients in a bowl

    All all ingredients in a vessel.

    Step-2 Mix well

    mix everything together

    Mix all ingredients together in a vessel. Adjust salt and lemon as per your taste.

    Step-3 Serve chilled

    Pour in glasses, add ice cubes, garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. Serve chilled.

    Serving suggestions

    You can have this sattu ka sharbat any time during the day.

    Storing suggestions

    Homemade Sattu sharbat takes only 5-10 minutes to make. You can make and store it for 1-2 days. If you want to store it for longer duration then just skip adding mint and lemon juice.

    Just add them before serving. They turned bitter if keeping for longer time.

    sattu sharbat in tall glass with ice cubes.

    Tips & FAQ's

    1. Adding chilies is completely optional.
    2. Sattu grains tend to sit at the bottom keep stir it occasionally before sipping.
    3. Adjust salt and lemon juice as per your taste.
    4. You can add chopped onion too as garnishing.
    5. If you want a bit of spicy then add chopped chilies otherwise eliminate it completely.
    Is sattu and besan same?

    Sattu & besan both are not the same. Sattu is a flour of roasted gram or roasted black chickpeas with other cereals and has a coarse texture.

    Besan is a raw gram flour and has a fine texture.

    Is sattu good for weight loss?

    Sattu has a good amount of protein but it is not a complete protein profile. Carbohydrate is high in 100 gram of Bihari sattu. During weight loss one has to maintain calories intake.

    Consuming sattu during weight loss can affect your diet. So if you are consuming sattu drink while on diet, make sure to adjust carbs macro accordingly.

    How to make sweet sattu drink?

    To make the sweet sharbat , you need some powdered jaggery and chilled water. Mix the jaggery powder and the sattu together with chilled water, and then blend together till it forms a smooth consistency.

    Some like to strain the drink as it has a grainy texture which tends to settle down at the bottom if sits for some time. Keep stirring and drink.

    click of sattu drink served in tall glass and surrounded with mint, lemon and straw.

    You may also like other summer drink recipes from the blog

    • Shikanji
    • Roohafja lemonade
    • Sweet lassi
    • Strawberry yogurt smoothie
    • Watermelon Juice
    • Masala Chaas | Butter Milk

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    Sattu drink served in tall glass with lemon wedges.

    Sattu Drink | Sattu Ka Namkeen Sharbat

    Sattu drink or sattu sharbat is a very popular healthy summer drink. Sattu is a roasted chana (gram) flour. Sattu ka sharbat is nutritious & cool in nature.
    4.78 from 9 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 Serve
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup chilled water
    • 5 tblp sattu roasted gram flour
    • 1 lemon 1 Medium size lemon
    • 1.5 teaspoon black salt
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped chili (optional)
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
    • A handful of ice cubes
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients in a vessel.
      adding all ingredients in a bowl
    • Mix all ingredients together in a vessel. Adjust salt and lemon as per your taste.
      mix everything together
    • Pour in glasses, add ice cubes, garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. Serve chilled.
      close up of sattu drink or sattu sharbat in glass with ice cubes.

    Notes

    Tips
    1. Adding chilies is completely optional.
    2. Sattu grains tend to sit at the bottom keep stir it occasionally before sipping.
    3. Adjust salt and lemon juice as per your taste.
    4. You can add chopped onion too as garnishing.
    5. If you want a bit of spicy then add chopped chilies otherwise eliminate it completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1801mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Preethi Prasad

      August 05, 2018 at 5:56 am

      i love sattu. I have sattu parantha but never tried this wonderful drink. Bookmarking this healthy and yuumy recipe.

      Reply
    2. sapna

      August 03, 2018 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      I love sattu drink and it is so refreshing during hot summer days.

      Reply
    3. Jayashree

      August 03, 2018 at 2:59 am

      A delicious drink for summer. You are tempting me to try it again now.

      Reply
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