Sattu Benefits & Nutrition
Sattu benefits: nutrition per 100 g (369 kcal, 22.5 g protein), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Roasted gram flour.
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Roasted gram flour · Seeds, nuts & grains
- 369 kcalenergy
- 22.5 gprotein
- —fibre
- Year-round (most popular Apr–Jun)best season in India
Per 100 g (roasted Bengal gram flour) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of sattu
- A cheap, high-protein flour.
- Popular summer drink in Bihar and UP — filling and cooling.
- Is a source of iron.
How to eat it
Whisk 2 tbsp into a glass of water with lemon, roasted jeera and black salt, or stuff into litti and parathas.
How much a day: 2–3 tbsp (about 30 g).
Who should be careful
- Can cause gas in some people.
- Sweet sattu drinks add sugar — the salted version is lighter.
Best season in India
Year-round (most popular Apr–Jun). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of sattu?
A cheap, high-protein flour. Popular summer drink in Bihar and UP — filling and cooling. Is a source of iron.
How much sattu can I have a day?
2–3 tbsp (about 30 g). Whisk 2 tbsp into a glass of water with lemon, roasted jeera and black salt, or stuff into litti and parathas.
Who should be careful with sattu?
Can cause gas in some people. Sweet sattu drinks add sugar — the salted version is lighter.
When is sattu in season in India?
Year-round (most popular Apr–Jun).
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