Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Traditional to Kolkata and Bihar, sattu is an extremely cooling food that hard-working laborers usually eat for their main meals, because it keeps them full and provides quality protein, and keeps their bodies protected from the scorching sun. It is also extremely light on the digestive system. In short, sattu is known as the great Indian protein shake. Learn to make the instant Shikanji which will give an instant cooling effect to your body.
Add water, sattu, salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, green chili, onion, coriander leaves, mint leaves, and lemon juice to a bowl. Mix well.
Pour the mix into a glass. Add raw mango, coriander leaves, and mint leaves to it.
Sattu Shikanji is ready to be served.
Power Tips and Variations
You can also opt to use barley sattu (jau sattu) made of roasted barley if it suits you.
Pour in a few drops of raw honey if you want your Shikanji to be sweeter.
Notes
Rich in fiber, sattu is excellent for your gut microbiome. It can ease constipation and help with smooth bowel movements. It fights acidity, flatulence, inflammation, and indigestion, too.
Sattu has cooling properties. A glass of sattu Shikanji can keep the system cool and prevent indigestion.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. If you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.