{"id":"recipe_3ae69a3a00","slug":"sattu-sharbat","title":"Sattu Sharbat","description":"A traditional, protein-packed Indian cooler made from roasted gram flour (sattu). This savory version is incredibly refreshing, aids digestion, and is perfect for hot summer days.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 tbsp Sattu (roasted gram flour)","name":"Flour","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"roasted flour","notes":"Sattu","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup chilled water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"chilled","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 lemon, juiced","name":"Lemon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"roasted","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp black salt (Kala Namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"Kala Namak","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"finely chopped","notes":"red onion preferred","group":"aromatics","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 green chili, finely chopped","name":"Green chili","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"adjust to heat preference","group":"aromatics","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Fresh mint leaves for garnish","name":"Mint","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"leaves","notes":"for garnish","group":"aromatics","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large glass or pitcher, add the sattu (roasted gram flour).","group":"preparation","title":"Add the sattu","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in about 1/4 cup of the chilled water. Stir vigorously with a spoon or a whisk to create a smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps.","group":"preparation","title":"Pour in about 1/4 cup of the chilled water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the remaining water, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, and black salt. Mix well.","group":"seasoning","title":"Add the remaining water, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, and black salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the finely chopped onion and green chili if using.","group":"finishing","title":"Stir in the finely chopped onion and green chili if","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while cold.","group":"serving","title":"Garnish with fresh mint leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"serving"}],"notes":"Sattu is a flour made from roasted Bengal gram. It is a staple in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. For a sweet version, replace the salt, onion, and cumin with jaggery or sugar.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Bihari","North Indian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["glass","spoon or whisk"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","low_fat","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":300,"unit":"ml","note":"one large glass"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Best served fresh. If making ahead, add onions and salt just before serving to maintain texture and flavor."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator in a covered container.","reheatingNotes":"Stir well before drinking as the flour settles at the bottom."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3ae69a3a00%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4c1c10bb-9f8a-4dbe-b1d2-a406133254fa","imageAlt":"Sattu Sharbat — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sattu","drink","indian","summer cooler","high protein","vegan","detox","refreshing"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sattu Sharbat","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:49:45.953Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:49:45.953Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. 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