The biggest feature of Sattu is its ease of use. This diet, which provides more nutrition at a lower cost, is becoming the perfect option for today’s health-conscious people. As people are returning towards natural and desi food, Sattu is once again coming into the limelight and becoming an important part of the healthy diet.
The history of Sattu is considered to be very old and its roots go back to ancient India. It is believed that this food was in vogue during the Maurya period (approximately 4th-2nd century BC). At that time, soldiers and travelers carried it with them, because it was light, nutritious and non-perishable food for a long time. It could be consumed without cooking by dissolving it in water, making it ideal for travel.
How did it become the favorite food of common people?
With time Sattu became increasingly popular among the common people, especially in rural areas. In states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, it became a part of everyday diet. Its biggest feature was that it was easy to make, just roasting the gram and grinding it. Due to providing more nutrition at less cost, it became a reliable diet for poor and middle class people also.
How did it become the superfood of summer?
Sattu is especially considered a “summer superfood” in the hot regions of India. It has a cooling effect, which helps in keeping the body cool. In earlier times, when there were no facilities like fridge or cold drinks, people used to prepare Sattu solution and drink it, which gave them instant energy and coolness. This is the reason why it gradually became the most popular desi drink of summer.
Popularity of Sattu in today’s time
Today, Sattu is not limited to villages only, but is also becoming increasingly popular in cities and among health-conscious people. It has come to be seen as an “Indian superfood”. Fitness experts also consider it a good source of high protein and low-cost nutrition. Now shakes, smoothies and healthy snacks made from Sattu have also been included in the cafes and diet plans of the cities.
The journey of Sattu has started from ancient times and has reached today’s modern era. Its simplicity, nutrition and ease of preparation has kept it special in every era. This is why even today Sattu is as relevant as it was centuries ago.
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