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‘Sattu’: Here’s why you should include this Indian super food / flour in your diet

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Indian super food Sattu (roasted Bengal gram flour) offers multiple health benefits. Lets take a closer look at this understated Indian superfood.

Why Eat Sattu?

Highlights of this superfood:

  • Sattu, also known as Sattoo is eaten every day in states like Bihar, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, UP and West Bengal.
  • Legend has it that Sattu was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s staple food, when he was engaged in a full-scale guerrilla warfare against the Mughals.
  • Sattu is rich in vegetarian protein, yet cheaper, compared to other sources. 100 grams of sattu provides close to 20 grams of protein (20% protein, which is not bad at all). In several households, 2 tsp of sattu is given to a child every day to help develop more muscle mass.
  • Sattu is rich in fibre (close to 22 grams) – great for the gut. Best food for those suffering from gas, acidity.
  • Sattu is a low glycemic index food, perfect for diabetics. Its also low in sodium, perfect for those suffering from hypertension.
  • Sattu is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium (good for bones), iron, manganese, magnesium and vitamin C and A.
  • Has no expiry date – stays good for a really long time.

Famous Sattu Dishes

Here are some popular Sattu dishes:

  • The famous litti of Bihar and Jharkhand is made with sattu. You can even make sattu stuffed roti / parathas, upma, or even porridge and ladoos with it.
  • Littli chokha is the perfect blend of sattu and vegetables.
  • Sattu Sherbet: Best during summer as it is naturally cooling.
  • Eat Sattoo, and because its high on fibre, if you have it for breakfast, it’ll keep hunger pangs and cravings away till at least lunch time.

Buy Sattu Flour

Sattu powder (both Bengal gram and barley) is easily available commercially; you can even order it online. So go ahead and eat more of Sattu (Sattoo). Its our natural protein powder, perfect for good health, muscle gain and weight loss.

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