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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Superfood Alert: 10 Easy Sattu Recipes for Weight Loss & Muscle Gain

Sattu isn’t just for energy drinks; it’s a desi superfood that’s super versatile. From parathas to laddoos, here’s how to include it in your daily diet.

Introduction

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Cooling, hydrating, and loaded with protein, sattu is a refreshing drink that can be mixed with lemon, jeera, black salt/sugar, and water.

Classic Sattu Sharbat (Sweet or Savoury)

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A Bihar classic, the roasted gram filling is spiced, it's earthy, and protein-rich. Serve it with curd for a complete protein. 

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Sattu Paratha

Made with jaggery and ghee, these are perfect for mid-day energy. No refined sugar, just nutrition.

Sattu Laddoo

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Mix sattu with rice flour or besan and veggies, and pour on a hot pan like a pancake. Light, gut-friendly, and ideal for weight loss.

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Sattu Chilla

Bihari-style litti is smoky, stuffed with spiced sattu, and baked or roasted. Pair it with baingan chokha or garlic chutney.

Stuffed Sattu Litti

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Combine sattu with boiled potatoes, herbs, and shallow-fry. Crispy outside, protein-packed inside. 

Sattu Tikki or Cutlet

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Who said sattu’s only for summers? Make a warm, spiced soup with veggies and sattu flour, that is comforting and gut-soothing.

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Sattu Soup

Yes, it works in smoothies, too. Blend sattu with almond milk, banana, and cinnamon. Top it up with seeds & nuts.

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Sattu Smoothie Bowl

Mix sattu, peanut butter, jaggery, nuts, dates and rolled oats. Shape into balls. This is a quick, no-cook snack for busy days. 

Sattu Energy Balls

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