Cooling Sattu Drink Variations for Summer Hydration

Sattu is referred to as a nutritional powerhouse in India and is quite a popular ingredient during the Summers that are just unbearable and sucks out all your energy. Using sattu as the base of a hydrating drink for summers can help you revive your energy and feel refreshed.

If you have no idea what sattu is, let’s give you a brief idea of what it is and where you find it. So, sattu is a famous variety of flour that is used in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Pakistan, and it happens to be a mixture of a lot of roasted cereals and ground pulses. Sattu is turned into a dry powder, which is prepared from this mixture and is used to make a lot of other dishes. Most often, it is made by roasting Bengal gram and barley, and it is a very nutritious flour. It is considered extremely healthy to consume cooling sattu drinks during the summer season since it gives the body a lot of warmth. 

This protein-rich flour, which is used to make a common dish in Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, Uttarakhand and UP, is still due to get its credit in the health food market. This low-profile dish, sattu, has often been referred to as ‘Poor man’s protein’. According to its origin, this dish is said to have originated in Tibet and was known as ‘Tsampa’. It was supposed to be the staple for monks who then travelled on foot from place to place. This superfood is also mentioned in the Holy Quran, and was then known as ‘Saweeq’ (barley Sattu). This lesser-known summer cooler is also used to make many dishes like paratha, litti chokha, Daal baati churma, porridge etc along being consumed in the form of sharbat too. 

As the scorching summer temperatures rise, it’s crucial to stay hydrated and refreshed. Packed with protein, fibre, and cooling properties, sattu is a perfect choice to beat the summer heat. 

Sattu Sharbat

A staple drink from Bihar, Sattu Sharbat is power-packed with nutrients and is the perfect desi cooler for summer. Made up of sattu powder, jaggery and spices like red chilli, ginger, black salt and mint, this drink is enough to beat the heat as well as hunger together. Alternatively, you can also make a sweet drink by adding Sattu powder to a glass of milk with some sugar or jaggery. This is a great breakfast drink for you.  

Sattu Chaas

If you want to drink a new kind of chaas, combine curd or buttermilk with sattu powder. This unique combination can be made tastier by adding chopped mint leaves, roasted cumin powder, salt to taste, and black pepper powder. You can also garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and relish along with the first meal of the morning. 

Sattu Smoothie

Sattu is a versatile ingredient because it can be combined with a variety of other ingredients. Blend at least two tablespoons of sattu with coconut water or yoghurt, fruits and vegetables of your choice, and spices. Turn off the appliance once you have a smooth paste. After straining through a sieve, enjoy a glass of delicious smoothie every morning.

Sattu Lemonade

Another easy recipe you can make with sattu powder is lemonade. To your classic ingredients, like water, lemon juice, honey, mint leaves, and salt to taste, add a couple of tablespoons of sattu. Once you have combined the ingredients, let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator or add ice cubes to it before serving.   

Sattu Masala Mocktail

A sattu masala mocktail is one of the simplest summer beverages to prepare at home. For a robust, invigorating taste, mix cooled soda with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, black salt, sattu, roasted cumin powder, and a sprinkle of chaat masala. Some variants contain fruit liquids or crushed ice for added freshness. The combination of sour, spicy, and effervescent tastes makes it ideal for hot days. Served in a tall glass, this summer cooler is light and colourful, making it excellent for informal events, brunches, or simply relaxing at home. 

Sattu Sweet Summer Punch

Homemade sharbats and refreshing cool beverages are often appreciated, especially on hot summer days or during social occasions. This homemade sharbat concentrate is created in small batches using a traditional home recipe that includes natural ingredients and no artificial additions. Clean, delicious, and simple to drink, it adds a warm, handmade touch to every glass. This drink, made with naturally sweetened sattu powder and jaggery, is light and nutritious, making it ideal for summer hydration. Simply combine with cold water, stir well, and enjoy a refreshing homemade beverage that makes up to ten glasses.