When the summer turns ruthless and even your AC gives up on you, there’s one humble, hero ingredient in the Indian kitchen that can rescue you instantly – sattu. Made by grinding roasted Bengal gram (chana) or chickpeas, sattu is considered a superfood in summer to cool down your body’s heat. It is loaded with protein, fibre, iron, magnesium and calcium. While it is widely used for its natural cooling properties in desi households, do you know its other underrated quality? Sattu is one of the best ingredients for weight loss. Do you want to shed a few kilos this summer without eating those boring salads and boiled foods? Here’s why sattu should become your ultimate best friend in your weight loss journey.

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Sattu for weight loss

Being high in plant-based protein, sattu is among the best protein sources for vegetarians for energy and muscle recovery. Furthermore, a sattu drink will keep you full for hours without making you sluggish. This curbs your hunger, reducing your overall calorie intake. A good digestive system and high metabolism are the major components that kickstart weight loss. And the insoluble fibre in sattu cleanses your gut and improves digestion.

Additionally, sattu regulates blood sugar levels, preventing your urge for sugary snacks. This makes sattu an essential ingredient in your summer diet for weight loss. People enjoy sattu in several ways, including parantha, chilla, and laddoo. But the most popular way to consume it is as a drink. This way, it boosts hydration in summer. Follow these quick and easy recipes to make a variety of sattu drinks for weight loss.

1. Sattu sharbat

Ingredients:

2 tbsp sattu powder

Sugar to taste

1 glass water

3-4 ice cubes

Method: 

Start by adding the sattu powder and some water to a glass. Stir well to combine the ingredients without leaving any lumps. Add sugar and ice cubes to the glass. Pour water and stir properly. Serve chilled.

2. Namkeen sattu sharbat

Ingredients:

1 glass water

Salt to taste

2 tbsp sattu powder

1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder

1/4 tsp black salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

Add sattu powder and some water to a glass. Stir well to remove lumps from the mixture. Add salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and lemon juice to the mixture. Pour water into the glass and stir properly. Add some ice cubes and serve the savoury sattu drink chilled.

3. Sattu buttermilk

Ingredients:

1 glass buttermilk or chhaas

2 tbsp sattu powder

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder

1/4 tsp black salt

3-4 ice cubes

2-3 mint or coriander leaves

Method:

In an empty glass, add sattu powder and two tablespoons of buttermilk. Mix them well to get a lump-free liquid. Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, and salt to the glass. Pour the buttermilk into the glass and stir the ingredients properly. Add ice cubes and garnish it with mint or coriander leaves.

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