The nutritional requirements of our body vary with the seasons. This is why it is important to taste certain foods at different times of the year. One such superfood that is much loved in summers and even in monsoons is Sattu. It is a desi food item that is consumed prominently by the people of states like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Sattu is a superfood and it benefits your body in many ways. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar started a series on Instagram under the title “7 Monsoon Superfoods”. Under this, his first post is dedicated to Sattu. He called it the superfood of monsoon and discussed its health benefits.
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Rujuta first told what is sattu?
According to his post, it is a delicious, discreet mix of chana dal, gehu (wheat) and rice flour (depending on the region you come from). She said this is the stuff nurturing love stories are made of. “#Plant Baseddiets As the USA likes to call it, Sattu provides the body with calcium, vitamins like folic acid and essential amino acids like lysine,” says Rujuta.
Here are three main reasons why you might want sattu:
1) It reduces menstrual cramps and clots
2) Surprisingly, this food item also helps in getting rid of dark circles under your eyes
3) Sattu also helps in reducing pigmentation and hair fall
Rujuta also added a special note to the post
He said that Teej, a festival celebrated during Shravan, is rooted in the concept of stability. It is the time of monsoon when many communities do not eat green leafy vegetables like spinach, etc. and also fish or meat. So, this is the reason why sattu was invented to fulfill the requirement of folic acid, amino acids and minerals in the body.
She wrote, “Diversity is an inherent system in our society and culture and the time has come for us to embrace it with pride.”
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Now, that you know how sattu can benefit your body, we hope you will voluntarily include it in your diet. And if you’re wondering about different ways to eat sattu, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at five different sattu recipes.
A simple yet delicious sattu drink helps you stay healthy. This drink is a basic cooler, which is also known to help in the detoxification and weight loss process. Take a glass of water and drink a tablespoon of sattu and lemon juice mixed in it.
There is another interesting way to include sattu in your diet. Make some delicious Sattu Parathas at home and don’t forget to enjoy it with ghee, some pickles and chutney.
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3) litte
This is a popular recipe of Bihar state. Litti is a delicious food prepared from whole wheat flour, however, it is stuffed with a delicious mixture of sattu and other spices. It tastes amazing and we are sure you will like it.
4) sattu laddus
Craving sweets? If yes, then prepare these super healthy laddus at home in just fifteen minutes. It’s always better to rely on some homegrown, healthy recipes instead of obsessing over unhealthy sweets, isn’t it? So, have these laddoos and satisfy your sweet tooth.
5) sattu cheela
If you are searching for some interesting breakfast recipes, then this must be your favorite option for all the healthy things. Sattu cheela makes a powerful breakfast food. These desi pancakes taste good and fill you up.
Without much ado, just make these delicious recipes at home and have a wonderful time with your family members this monsoon.