These 5 dishes of Sattu will give coolness to the body like AC in the scorching heat. It is a powerhouse of protein:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Sattu is mainly made by grinding roasted gram. It contains abundant amounts of fiber, iron, manganese and magnesium. Here are 5 great uses of Sattu that you must try this summer:

1. Sattu sherbet (salty and sweet)

This is the most popular and easiest method.

Salty: Mix sattu, black salt, roasted cumin, lemon and finely chopped onion in water and drink. It protects from heat stroke.

Sweet: Drinking a solution of Sattu with jaggery or sugar provides instant energy.

2. Sattu Kachori or Puri

Crispy shortbreads are made by filling wheat flour pedas with spices like sattu, celery, nigella, ginger and chilli. It is not only tasty but also keeps the stomach full for a long time.

3. Sattu Paratha

Sattu paratha is a healthy option in summers instead of potato or paneer paratha. By adding ‘pickle masala’ to it, its taste is doubled. It is also great for children’s lunch boxes.

4. Sattu Laddu

If you like sweets, you can make laddus by mixing sattu with desi ghee and jaggery. This is a healthy snack rich in protein that you can eat even after a workout.

5. Sattu Litti (Bihari Style)

It is not possible that there is mention of Sattu and Litti-Chokha is not mentioned. Sattu filled litti and brinjal bharta (chokha) roasted on fire is considered very good for digestion.

3 big benefits of eating Sattu

Stomach cold: Sattu has a cooling effect, which removes the problem of acidity and constipation.

Helpful in weight loss: Due to its high fiber content, it speeds up metabolism and controls appetite.

Sugar Control: Sattu has a low glycemic index, hence it is safe for diabetic patients also.