Sattu banana date shake

• Sattu30 g (3 tbsp)
• Banana · ripe1 medium (100 g)
• Dates · pitted2 (16 g)
• Water · chilled200 ml
• Cardamom powder1 pinch
• Salt1 pinch

Method

1. 1

   Soak the dates in 2 tbsp of the water for 5 minutes so they blend without bits.

2. 2

   Add the sattu, banana, soaked dates with their water, the rest of the water, cardamom and salt to the blender jar.

3. 3

   Blend on high for 40 seconds until smooth and slightly foamy. Pour and drink within 15 minutes; sattu settles if left standing.

Tips

• Buy sattu from a trusted local mill or a sealed pack; stale sattu tastes bitter.
• For a savoury version drop the dates and banana, and add lemon, black salt, roasted cumin and chopped green chilli.

Swaps

• Use 200 ml toned milk instead of water for 6 g more protein (then veg, not vegan).