Sweet And Namkeen Sattu Buttermilk | Energy Booster Protein Drinks . Sattu buttermilk is a nutritious and energy booster summer drink. Mostly consumed during hot summer time, rich in protein, fibre, calcium, iron, manganese, and magnesium and provides a cooling effect on our body. 

What is sattu

Sattu is a high protein powder made from roasted black chana. Sattu is considered a superfood as it is a natural plant-based high protein and fibre rich food item and very easy to digest. It is well known for its cooling effect.

You can buy it from the market or even easily make it at home by grinding roasting chana and sieving it to get a fine powder.

In North India, People mostly consume it during hot weather as a natural cooling and energy-boosting drink to stay hydrated during hot summer days. Drinking a lot of water is recommended to maintain hydration level we can add things to make it more interesting. The first choice during summer is chaas or buttermilk.

Buttermilk or chaas is not only helps in cooling down the body but is also a probiotic food that improves gut health as well as boosts immunity.

100 grams of sattu powder contains 65gm carbohydrate and 25gm protein, 18gm fibre and 5gm fats. We can add it to water, buttermilk or milk to make its energy booster drink.

Each cup (250 ml) of buttermilk contains 8 grams of protein. Buttermilk contains lactic acid and good bacteria that are very beneficial for gut health. That’s the reason people prefer buttermilk during the summer.

About the recipe sattu buttermilk – sweet and savoury(namkeen)

Here, I am sharing sweet and namkeen buttermilk recipes made with sattu powder. Buttermilk is also a natural coolant and the addition of sattu powder to it increases its overall effects.

Other healthy summer drinks you would like to try

Traditional Indian Summer Drinks

Watermelon Mint Juice

Mint Masala Chaas

Making this delicious sattu drink is very easy and provides a miraculous cooling effect on the body. It is low in calories and fat also a good option for a weight loss journey. These sattu based buttermilk are so easy and quick in preparation and ready in just 5 minutes.

Sattu buttermilk is very nutritious and suitable for all age groups.

Ingredients used for making sweet sattu buttermilk

• Low fat curd
• Channa sattu
• Jaggery powder
• Cardamom powder
• Nutmeg powder
•  Black pepper powder
• Chilled water

Ingredients used for making namkeen sattu buttermilk

• Low fat curd
• Channa sattu
• Black salt
• Roasted cumin seeds powder
• Amchoor powder (OR chat masala)
• Black pepper powder
• Few leaves of fresh mint

Health benefits of sattu powder

1. As sattu is high in protein, it helps in gaining muscles and acts as an energy booster. 
2. Consume it empty stomach to improve bowel movement and flush out toxins from the body.
3. Also, contains various essential vitamins and minerals and helps in reducing gas and bloating. Improves metabolism which can burn calories more efficiently.

FAQs

How does sattu helps lose weight?

Sattu is a plant-based high protein food item that is gluten-free and vegan. It is rich in various essential vitamins, minerals and high-quality protein 100gm of which contains 65gm carbohydrate, 25gm protein, 18 gm fibre and 5gm fat that fulfil the requirements of growth, repair, muscle development and providing instant energy. It provides satiety as rich in soluble fibre and keeps you full for a longer time which reduces hunger pangs as well as keeps you energetic.

What is the best time to drink sattu?

To get numerous health benefits drink sattu empty stomach or 1-2 hour after meals. It is cold in nature so don’t drink at night.

Is sattu better than protein powder?

Sattu is a natural plant based protein that contains various essential vitamins and minerals necessary for growth and development. You can drink it as a after workout drink for repair and providing energy.

Step by step preparation of protein rich sattu butermilk

How to prepare sweet sattu buttermilk

1. Transfer curd, sattu, jaggery, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, black pepper powder, and water in a blender jar. Blend them till smooth.

2. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.

How to prepare namkeen sattu buttermilk

1.Transfer curd, sattu powder, salt, cumin seeds powder, black pepper powder, fresh mint leaves, and chilled water in a blender jar. Blend them till smooth.

2. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.

Serving suggestions

Enjoy sattu buttermilk as a mid day snack time drink, or after meal drink in Lunch time. It is good to drink a glass of channa sattu buttermilk either it is savouy or sweet before going outside in the summer season.

Tips and tricks

1. In the blender first add curd and then sattu powder otherwise it stick to the bottom and not mixed well.
2. I have used jaggery as a sweetner you are to use any other sweetener of your choice.
3. You can also add some  chopped onion and green chilles to the salty sattu buttermilk. It totally optional.
4. Make sattu drink in thin consistency for better absorption and lowering the bloating, acidity, and indigestion like issues.
5. consume it either empty stomach of numerous health benefits or 2-3 hours after a meal. As it is cool so don’t consume at night time.
6. Sattu powder can be added to water, buttermilk or milk to make it more palatable and get more health benefits. Vegan plant-based milk or buttermilk can be used.
7. You can customize it according to your taste.
8. For best taste drink it chilled.

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