🥤🌾 Sattu Sharbat
Sattu Sharbat is a traditional, cooling Indian drink made from roasted gram flour (sattu). It’s especially popular in hot regions because it’s nutrient-rich, filling, and very refreshing.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 3–4 tbsp sattu (roasted gram flour)
- 1 glass cold water (or chilled buttermilk)
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp black salt (or regular salt)
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp chopped onion (optional, for savory version)
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- Fresh coriander (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Method:
1. Mix sattu:
- In a glass or bowl, add sattu and a little water first.
- Stir well to avoid lumps.
2. Add seasoning:
- Add cumin powder, salt, and lemon juice.
- Mix thoroughly.
3. Adjust consistency:
- Add remaining water and stir until smooth and drinkable.
4. Serve:
- Add ice cubes if desired.
- Garnish with coriander or chopped onion for a savory twist.
🍽️ Variations:
🥭 Sweet Sattu Sharbat:
- Add jaggery or sugar
- A pinch of cardamom
- Lemon juice optional
🌶️ Savory Sattu Drink:
- Onion, green chili, cumin, salt
- Very popular as a cooling summer energy drink
🌟 Benefits:
- High in protein 💪
- Keeps you full for longer
- Naturally cooling for hot weather ❄️
- Good for digestion
🥤 Flavor profile:
- Nutty and earthy 🌾
- Slightly tangy (with lemon)
- Lightly spiced if savory
If you want, I can also give you:
- Bihar-style authentic sattu drink recipe 🏺
- Sattu paratha stuffing version 🫓
- Or a weight-loss friendly sattu shake 💪
