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Savory Sattu & Herb Buttermilk Cooler

Course Drinks, High Protein Meal recipes
Cuisine Fusion, Indian
Keyword gut-healthy recipes, high protein drinks, sabja seeds, sattu drink, savory buttermilk, summer cooler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or regular plain yogurt
  • 2 to 3 tsp sattu powder roasted chana dal flour
  • 1 small cucumber chopped
  • 1 handful fresh coriander leaves
  • 5 to 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 small green chili optional, adjust to your preferred warmth
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder plus extra for a final dust
  • 2 tbsp sabja seeds basil seeds, soaked in water for 15 minutes until plump
  • 1 cup chilled water
  • Black salt to taste
  • Ice cubes to serve

Instructions

  • Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the fresh coriander, mint leaves, green chili, chopped cucumber, and fresh ginger.
  • Add the Cream & Spice: Drop in the yogurt, sattu powder, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and pour over the chilled water. Blend on high until everything is completely liquified, smooth, and beautifully vibrant green.
  • Prep the Glasses: Grab two tall glasses and place a generous handful of ice cubes at the bottom of each.
  • Layer the Seeds: Divide the plump, gelatinous soaked sabja seeds evenly between both glasses, layering them right over the ice.
  • Pour & Serve: Pour the chilled savory buttermilk over the seeds, give it a gentle stir to mix, and finish with a tiny pinch of roasted cumin powder on top for that perfect aromatic touch. Drink fresh and enjoy the instant cool down!

Notes

  • Sattu Substitute: If you don't have store-bought sattu powder on hand, you can simply grind whole roasted chana dal (dalia) in a dry grinder until it forms a fine powder, then sift it before using.
  • Gut Health Boost: This drink is an incredible mid-morning or late-afternoon snack. The combination of probiotics from the yogurt, digestive properties from the ginger and black salt, and the cooling nature of sabja seeds makes it a powerhouse for gut health during hot weather.