Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: No Cooking Involved

Servings: 2 Servings

This desi thirst-quencher might make you ditch the regular aerated drinks as the mercury sores high this summer. All it takes is putting together some instant ingredients to get a healthy, cooler in a jiffy. Sattu is our traditional instant food, used in a different recipe. Pre-prepare and store the sattu powder to have it handy to refresh your summer afternoons or when you wish to serve a refreshing drink to your guest.

Sattu, from Bihar, is a storehouse of fibre and proteins. It also has a cooling effect on our bodies. Sattu shikanji is a great way to add to the nutrition of sattu to our palate.

Ingredients

• Water: 2 cups
• Sattu powder: 2 tsp
• Date paste: 2-3 tsp
• Black salt: 1 tsp or to taste
• Lemon juice: ¼ cup
• Cumin seeds powder: ½ tsp
• Mint leaves: a few (optional)
• Ice cubes: handful

Method

• In a bowl add water, honey/dates paste, lemon juice, cumin seeds powder and salt.
• Mix well.
• Serve chilled or with ice cubes and mint leaves.

Eating guide:

• Food group: Legumes
• Best time to have: as an evening snack.
• Kala Chana (Black chickpeas) belongs to the legume family.
• These are whole foods and a great addition for much-needed protein and fibre.
• A wonderful substitute for packaged drinks.

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