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By Nandini Bhushan*
From Vat Savitri to Chhath Puja, and from humble litti chokha to the traditional dal pitha, Bihar is blessed with all the flavour and spirit of pomp and splendor. Eddie Kennyson rightly said, “when opportunity presents itself, don’t be afraid to go after it.” In these columns I shall not only be telling something about my native state Bihar through the window of its festival and food, but shall also offer the recipe so that one can try it oneself.
Bihari cuisine, I believe deserves its long overdue credit, as it is one of the most unexplored and under rated food today despite being full of flavours and among the most palatable cuisines. In today’s world of marketing and flamboyance, we seriously need a makeover of the sumptuous Bihari food to find its rightful niche in the gastronomical world. We need to present our recipe to the global audience, and being a food enthusiast myself, it is my humble attempt to present a traditional Bihari food with an interesting variation.[the_ad_placement id=”content-placement-after-3rd-paragraph”]
Also try: Make yourself Bihari cuisine Part 13: Makhana Kheer
Sattu Protein Drink
It’s true — Sattu, once the staple food of Bihar, has now surprisingly been globally recognized as a super food and a magical ingredient. The traditional local regional drink sattu sharbat is an energy booster and coolant that protects against the harsh summer and sunstroke. Low in calories, rich in fiber and high in protein, Sattu sharbat is a perfect detox drink to cleanse the system. Its tangy flavor gives an amazing punch to this summer refreshment and is enjoyed both sweet and savoury ways.
Ingredients
Sattu : 3 tsp
Green chilli : 1 chopped
Lemon juice : 1 tsp
Cumin powder : 1\2 tsp
Black salt : 1\2 tsp
Coriander leaves
Water : 2 glass chilled
Salt : as per taste
Step 1
In a bowl put the sattu powder.
Step 2
Next add the remaining ingredients along with chilled water.
Step 3
Give it all a good mix with help of a whisker.stir it until sattu combines together with the rest of the ingredients. The sattu sharbat should be uniform without any lumps.
Step 4
Pour it in a tall glass and enjoy this local protein rich drink.
*Nandini Bhushan is a well-known food blogger
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