Masala Sattu Sherbet

A simple desi summer cooler, Masala Sattu Sherbet from Bihar, is making waves all over India, especially in the hot and humid regions. In the extremely hot summer months when temperatures can get unbearable, it has a miraculous cooling effect on the body. Any flour prepared by mixing chana dal with other serials, roasted and ground, is Sattu. It is readily available in the market or can be easily ... prepared at home. It is simple to learn how to make Masala Sattu Sherbet as it takes only about 10 minutes to prepare. A simple Masala Sattu Sherbet description is that it’s a beverage made with Sattu flour, lemon, coriander leaves, black salt, green chillies, and water. All these ingredients are to be added, mixed with water and whipped to beat any lumps to get the drink ready. The delicious drink is savoured by everyone and easy to digest. Though this started as a ‘poor man’s drink’ to beat the heat, it is fast catching up in other parts of India due to the superfood tag attached to Sattu. Masala Sattu Sherbetat at home can be tried out with a few different combinations of serials for Sattu flour as per the regional food habits and preferences. Coriander, Onion, lemon and even ginger can be used to get the masala taste. Masala Sattu Sherbet Restaurant style can be prepared using some of the additional ingredients like cumin seeds, lemon pickle, curds and with some garnishing at the end for appeal. Lots of experimentation can be done with this drink to get a different flavour or taste. A lot of information about preparing this wonder drink can be accessed on the ‘cure.fit’ portal from the lovely short and sweet Masala Sattu Sherbet video.