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| Mint sattu drink garnished with lemon and mint leaves |
Cool Down This Summer with Mint Cooler and Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) Drink
When summer hits hard, your body craves something cooling and refreshing. So today, we’re sharing two amazing desi summer drink recipes – Mint Sharbat (Cooler) and Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) Drink, both packed with flavor and natural ingredients that keep your body cool and hydrated.
Mint Sharbat Recipe – Refreshing Mint Lemon Cooler
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| Fresh mint leaves for summer sattu drink |
Ingredients for Mint Sharbat (for 2 servings)
- Fresh Mint Leaves – 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice – from 2 lemons
- Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp
- White Salt – 1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp
- Sugar Syrup – 3 tbsp + 3 tbsp
- Ice Cubes – 4-5 each glass
- Cold Water – to top up
How to Make Mint Sharbat
- Wash mint leaves thoroughly and make a smooth paste using a blender and a little water.
Mint Paste - Extract juice from 2 lemons and slice one lemon thinly for garnishing.
Lemon slices - Strain the mint paste to remove any solid bits (optional but recommended).
Straining mint paste for smoother sharbat - In each serving glass, add half of the mint mixture.
- Add 3 tbsp sugar syrup, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, and 1/4 tsp white salt to each glass.
- Add ice cubes, lemon slices, and top up with chilled water.
Mint sharbat served with ice and lemon - Stir well and serve cold!
Tip: You can make sugar syrup by boiling equal parts of sugar and water until dissolved. Let it cool before use.
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| Refreshing mint sattu drink served chilled in a glass |
Traditional Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) Drink – Bihar’s Famous Summer Super Drink
Ingredients for Sattu Drink (for 2 glasses)
- Roasted Chana (Bengal Gram) – 1 cup
- Finely Chopped Onion – 2 tbsp
- Green Chili – 1, chopped
- Fresh Mint Leaves – 4
- Lemon Juice – from 2 lemons
- Salt – to taste
- Black Salt – 1/4 tsp
- Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Cold Water – 2 glasses
How to Make Sattu Drink
- Grind roasted chana into a fine powder using a blender. This is your Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour).
Mixing onions, mint, and spices with sattu - In a bowl, take 4 tbsp of this chana powder (for 2 glasses).
- Add chopped onions, green chili, and mint leaves.
- Add lemon juice, black salt, regular salt, and cumin powder.
- Add 1 glass of cold water and mix well to avoid lumps.
Mixing sattu flour with water to prepare a healthy summer beverage - Add the second glass of water and mix again.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve chilled in a glass and enjoy!
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| Healthy and refreshing sattu drink from Bihar |
Tip: Skip onions if you don’t prefer them. You can also add black pepper for extra spice.
Final Thoughts
Both drinks are super refreshing and perfect for summer. The Mint Sharbat is sweet and tangy, while the Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) Drink is a healthy, filling, and sugar-free desi super drink from Bihar. These drinks not only cool your body but also energize you naturally.
Try them and let us know which one’s your favorite!