Sattu Pani (Sattu Ka Sharbat)
A beloved traditional cooling drink from India — made with nutrient-rich roasted gram flour (sattu), fresh lemon juice, fragrant mint, and a touch of sweetness. Whisked together with chilled water until smooth, it’s naturally energizing, incredibly refreshing, and helps beat the summer heat! Light, tangy, subtly nutty, and perfectly thirst-quenching — with no dairy or animal products whatsoever! 🍋🌿✨
Shared by chetrry
Time
5 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Main Ingredients;
- 4 tbsp sattu powder (roasted black chickpea/gram flour)
- 3 cups chilled water.. 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 tbsp sweetener (jaggery powder, cane sugar, or maple syrup — adjust to taste)
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder (optional, adds wonderful depth)
- A pinch of black salt or regular salt (enhances the flavour)
- #For Garnish;
- Extra chopped mint leaves
- Ice cubes
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the base: In a large bowl or jug, add the sattu powder. Pour in about ½ cup of the chilled water first, and whisk thoroughly until there are absolutely no lumps remaining. It should form a smooth, thick paste.
- 2
Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the rest of the chilled water and whisk well until completely blended. Add lemon juice, your chosen sweetener, chopped mint leaves, roasted cumin powder (if using), and the pinch of salt.
- 3
Whisk to combine: Whisk vigorously for about 30–45 seconds until everything is fully dissolved and the drink is frothy and smooth. Taste and adjust — add more lemon for tang, more sweetener if needed, or extra water if you prefer it lighter.
- 4
Serve chilled: Pour into tall glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish generously with extra finely chopped mint leaves on top.
- 5
Enjoy immediately! Sattu Pani is best enjoyed fresh — give it a quick stir before drinking as the flour may settle at the bottom. Cool, refreshing, and wonderfully nourishing! 🌿🍋