Okay, so, I’ve been hearing a lot about sattu lately. It’s like this powder made from roasted grains, and people are calling it a superfood. I got curious, especially because I’m trying to avoid gluten. So, the big question for me was, is sattu gluten-free?
First, I got my hands on some sattu. It’s this beige-colored powder, and it smelled kind of nutty. I learned that it’s usually made from roasted black channa, which is a type of chickpea. I’ve learned that black channa doesn’t have any gluten. Cool, so that was a good start.
Experiment time!
I decided to use it like regular flour. I mixed it with some water and tried to make a simple flatbread, like a roti. It worked pretty well! The texture was a bit different, kind of denser, but it held together nicely.
- I used about 2 tablespoons of sattu for this, just to see how it goes.
- I also added a pinch of salt for flavor.
Next, I wanted to see if I could use it in other stuff. So I tried adding it to my pancake mix. I just replaced a bit of the regular flour with sattu. The pancakes turned out fluffier than I expected, and they had this slightly nutty flavor that I really liked.
I’ve also been reading that you can just mix sattu with water and drink it. Some folks say you should have it on an empty stomach in the morning. Apparently, it’s good for energy and stuff. I tried that a couple of times. It’s not the tastiest drink, but it did make me feel pretty full and energized.
I did some more digging and found out that sattu is packed with nutrients. It’s got calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, it’s high in fiber, which is great. It seems like it is not only gluten free, but also a great choice for overall health. But, I also read that too much fiber can cause bloating, so I’m keeping an eye on that.
One thing I’m still curious about is whether it’s okay for people with diabetes. I saw somewhere that it has a low glycemic index, so it might be okay. But I’m not sure, so I might need to look into that more.
So far, I’m pretty happy with my sattu experiments. It seems like a good gluten-free alternative to regular flour. Plus, it’s got all these health benefits. I’m definitely going to keep using it and see what else I can make with it. Maybe I’ll try adding it to my idli or dosa batter next time! The pancake worked so well, so I am quite confident to make more foods.
It is indeed a blessing for someone like me who wants to stay away from gluten! Super easy to use, full of good stuff, and keeps you feeling full – what’s not to like? I’m glad I gave it a shot.