DESI#SHAKTI #POWER HOUSE#
“SATTU” Instant Energy Power house is made by Bengal gram, roasted “cicer arietium”.
This Desi Power house of Nutrient:
100 gram of sattu contains :-
20.6 percent protein,
7.2 percent fat,
1.35 percent crude fibre,
65.2 percent carbohydrates,
2.95 percent moisture and
406 calories.
India is the largest producer of Bengal gram in the world. The major producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh.
Sattu is slight courser than Besan. Sattu is prepared by dry roasting grains or grams, most often barley or Bengal gram.
The difference between besan and sattu is besan is the flour of raw gram, sattu is the flour of the roasted gram and may look slightly coarser than besan. Besan is raw gram flour only, but sattu is prepared not only of roasted gram but many other cereals.
High on Energy, low on carbohydrates , rich in lycein protein, fibre, calcium, manganese and magnesium.
Benefits:
- Improves bowel movement:
Consuming it on an empty stomach improves the digestive tract. It has salt, iron and fibre, which reduces the problem, associated with stomach and improves the bowel movement.
2. Flushes out toxins:
The high amount of insoluble fibre in sattu is great for the intestines. It cleans the colon, detoxifies it and prevents constipation which is the major cause of all gut problems and because if it vitamins and minerals are not absorbed by the body which causes major deficiencies.
It has detoxifying properties. Consuming it every day keeps you healthy and protects you from several health ailments.
3. Increases appetite:
Consuming sattu sherbet on an empty stomach increases appetite. This happens due to the presence of potassium and magnesium in it.
4. Helps in weight loss:
It reduces bloating, increases metabolism and helps your body burn calories effectively. It is fantastic mid morning snack.
5. Increases energy:
When consumed on an empty stomach, It stimulates the growth of the red blood cells in the body. When your body has more red blood cells, your body gets more oxygen, which provides you with more energy throughout the day.
6. Acts as a coolant:
It keeps your body hydrated and helps you beat the summer heat. A chilled glass of sattu sharbat keeps you fresh and hydrated throughout the day. It cools the stomach and prevents indigestion. In rural areas it has long been used to cool down the body and to quench the thirst during summer
7. Good for people with diabetes and high bp:
Sattu is a natural blood pressure regulator. Its Glycemic Index is low so its cheapest antidote for Diabetes. Have it every day to control your blood sugar level.
8. Sports Drink: It is a fantastic pre workout drink for Gym goers & sports person because it quickly spikes the Energy and retain the balance. Since it is readily available and is a premix is very good for replenishing nutrients loss during practice sessions of Games like cricket, football, basket ball, badminton. Sattu mixed with peanuts are fantastic pre workout Drink. This gives energy.
Sattu mixed with bananas are very source of Energy and good for gaining muscles and strength.
- It can be consumed as a Drink with onions, lemon, rock salt.
- It can be sweet drink with jaggery /honey
- Its small dough are made and consumed with local spiced
- Some have it as litthi. (sattu-stuffed balls of flour baked in coal fire, served with spiced mashed potato and vegetable curry)
- Parathas, puris and roti’s are made with sattu and are consumed widely.
- Sweets are also made of sattu like laddos which are good for mid morning snacks
Its Benefit can be reaped by children, pregnant women as well as old people.
It is cost effective that is it’s very cheap. It’s locally available so it doesn’t have any preservatives.
It is made in our country so if we propagate consuming this we help in the economic growth of your farmers and in turn help in the economy of our nation
So SATTU is not only “Poor Man’s drink” it is CHEAPEST,INSTANT, ENERGY HOUSE FOR ALL AND SUNDRY.
67 thoughts on “SATTU”
Yes Sattu is indeed a super energy food as in my growing years at dhanbad have consumed lot of litti and also sattu especially during summer months.
Thank you! We should enjoy all the delicacies of our very own superfood sattu!
Yes Sattu is indeed a super energy food as in my growing years at dhanbad have consumed lot of litti and also sattu especially during summer months.
Smita thanks a lot 💝
never knew abt this fantastic super food benefits …..
keep sharing 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Incorporate this amazing superfood.
Thanks fr sharing so many benefits of Sattu.This is my most favorite summer drink bit now onwards ‘ld luv to consume it in other forms as well😊
Thank you! Sattu is power House of nutrition.Include it in your diet.
Satu is very healthy food you can drink,make parathas,litti etc.and its very famous in Bihar.
Thank you! Wonderful delicacies are made from our very own superfood. Lithi is my favourite too.
Wonderful Blog on Indian Superfood Sattu!
And I love Sattu parathas 😃👌
Thank you! Sattu our very own superfood is full of nutrition.REap the benefits.
Thanks for your information for Sattu. I drink sattu practically everyday…. make Sattu’s roti like thepla and really my family enjoy. Thanks and take care.🙏🙏
Thank you!wonderful to know you are consuming sattu is so many forms. keep reaping the benefits.
Wow what a great way of increasing your protein intake… especially for the vegetarians and vegans. Thank u for enlightening us.
Thank you! Sattu our very own superfood is high in proteins and minerals. Rightly said is a very good source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. It is a super energy pre/post-workout drink too.
Thanks for sharing so many benefits of sattu .Wonderful Blog 👌
Thank you!Mother earth full of treasure.
Indeed Sattu is a wonderful drink. I used to have it during summers, a delicious sweet drink my grandma used to make.
Thanks Smita for sharing this article, will include Sattu in our meal again…. long lost desi food 😉
Thank you! We all should try to revive old eating habits.
Thanks Smita. Sattu goes on and off my diet. Reminders like these gives reinforcement👍🏻
Thank you! Reap the benefits of this superfood.
Thanks for sharing this..shall definitely try
Thank you! Start incorporating in the form of health drink first.
Good smita di, wonderful blog. Never heard about the importance of sattu earlier. Quite a useful information. Will definitely give it a try. Keep posting…
Thank you! Start including this superfood in your diet.
Thank u Smita di…all ur articles are very informative…just superb!
Thank you!we have a treasure of our very own superfoods.
I have consumed sattu in my childhood during summer regularly.
I am 64 now. Can I have it at this age.
Thank you! Yes, sattu can be consumed by all age groups.64 is young now.
Very informative blog Smita…. Indeed sattu is a superfood. Thanks for sharing its benefits and various ways of incorporating it in our diet.
Thank you!Reap the benefits of this super food.
Awesome…..thanks for enlightening 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Our own grown superfoods are full of nutrients. We just have to make the righteous choice.
I had heard about sattu n it’s benefits but didn’t know that it is a wonder drink. Thanks a lot Smita for the insight. Keep doing the great work
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smita… super information.
Thank you! Mother Earth is full of treasure.
Sattu has always been one of my favourites…thank you for writing and informing us with the benefits of sattu.
Thank you! Include this superfood in your Diet.
Grt writeup. Very informative. It will encourage the readers to value our old food habits and to go back to simple living high thinking.
Love this powerhouse of nutrients 👍thanks for sharing and keeping us motivated for the healthylife!!
Thank you! Keep reaping the benefits of our very own super food.
Thank you! Going back to our very own roots can replenish our nutritive stores.
Though in N.India we dont use much but its super beneficial .Everyone must include in their diet .Thanks for sharing so many health benefits of Sattu.
U r wonderful person inside out. Love u buddy 💕
Thank you! Sattu our very own nutritional power powder is more popular in the North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand. But because of its nutritive value, it is widely popular now.
Thank you for the useful information!
Thank you!Mother earth full of treasure.
While I was posted in Mirzapur near Varanasi,I had my first try of Sattu a delicious and energy restoring drink…..it is really pertinent to note it’s multiple uses and that it is good for diabetics and high BP persons
Thank you! This powerhouse of nutrients is wonder superfood.
Thanks for sharing .. grew up having it every day during my childhood in Patna.. got lost along the way. Will start to have it again .
Thank you! In the northern belt, this superfood is prevalent in a lot of forms. Start incorporating in your diet.
Thanks Smita for sharing the benefits of Sattu.How do we add it in my daily diet and how much ???
Thank you! Email me will let you know.
Thanks Smita for sharing the benefits of Sattu. I have never tried going to try. Looking at all the benefits definitely going to try to include Sattu in my diet.
Thank you! Include this local superfood in your diet.
Amazing Sattu ! This magical grain seems to be perfect for varying needs of my hubby & son. Going to add Sattu today itself in their Diet’s. Thankyou so much Smita for sharing the amazing benefits of Sattu😍 Keep going👍
Thank you! Glad to hear. Start incorporating it in your diet as well and reap the benefits.
Never knew so many benefits of sattu. Thank you for the information. Your guidance is very helpful.
Thank you!Mother Earth full of treasures.
Thnk u smita maam for enlighten us with our super food sattu…I love sattu paratha…Keep update us in near future
Thank you!keep incorporating this superfood in your diet.
I was not aware of this. Thanks for letting us know. Next time will keep this in mind. ❤️
Thank you! Its our very own superfood
Awesome 👍
Thank you!Mother nature full of treasures.
I totally agree, posts like these are like driving force that will change our course from eating heavily processed food to rich in nutrients local food.
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