DIY Natural Protein: How to Make Sai Protein Powder at Home

A few months back, my good friend Rajasimha, a software professional, surprised me with a pleasant visit. We talked about a million things under the sun. But one thing that strike my ear was – ‘Natural Protein Powder’.

He told me about this amazing natural protein powder — Sai Protein mix.

He is an ardent Sai follower and hailed the benefits of this natural protein. I was intrigued! 

So, after he left, I could not resist going back to my research den to check out the details. Here is what I found!

Ingredients of Sai Protein Mix (1 kilo)

• Wheat – 1 cup
• Ragi – 1 cup
• Green Grams – 1 1/4 cup
• Peanuts – 1/2 cup
• White Sesame Seeds – 1/2 cup
• Jaggery – 1 cup
• Cardamom – 5
• Ginger Powder – 1 teaspoon

Also Read: How much protein do you need in a day?

10 Health Benefits of this Natural Protein Powder

Protein is an essential component of our diet. And getting it naturally is the best way of having it. Here are 10 health benefits of Sai Protein.

1. The combination of cereals and pulses ensures its high protein profile.
2. It is a great source of dietary fibre, iron and B Vitamins.
3. An amazing detox food.
4. Acts as a powerful anti-oxidant.
5. The dietary fibre keeps the digestive system healthy. 
6. Iron helps the blood, brain, muscles and immune system.
7. Peanuts are good sources of protein, carbs, minerals and vitamins.
8. Jaggery has many therapeutic effects.
9. Sesame is a natural source of plant protein.
10. Cardamom and Ginger Powder also add medicinal properties.

Also Read: High Nutritive Value of Flax Seeds

How to make this Natural Protein Powder at Home

1. Wash and dry the Wheat, Ragi and Green Garm separately.
2. Take a heavy-bottomed pan and heat it moderately.
3. Roast the peanuts till it turns brown. Let it cool and then peel the peanuts.
4. Roast the dried wheat, ragi and green gram together in the same pan. Roast them well and evenly. 
5. Next, roast the White Sesame seeds.
6. Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool.
7. Once cool, blend all the roasted items. 
8. Add the mentioned amount of jaggery, cardamom and ginger powder.
9. Make it into a fine powder. 
10. Sieve and store in an airtight container.

Isn’t that so easy? It takes just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cook time

You can also make your own Sai Protein mix laddoos and have it as a power-punched snack!

How to make Sai Protein Mix Laddoos

Ingredients

• Sai Protein powder – 1cup
• Powdered jaggery – 3/4 or 1 cup
• Peanuts – 1/4 cup
• Ghee – as required to make laddu.

Step by Step Process

1. Take a dry frypan.
2. Roast the Sai Protein Mix in low flame till it gives a nice aroma.
3. Once the mix is even and smooth, pour some melted ghee to it.
4. Add powdered jaggery to it and mix well.
5. Take some peeled roasted peanuts and add it to the roasted mix.
6. Take the dough and make the delicious laddoos.

You also add cashew nuts and coconut bits fried in ghee to make it richer! Some people also use sugar in place of jaggery. But that’s something that I don’t recommend!

Firstly, because sugar is the white monster. It is the culprit of many diseases. Secondly, because jaggery has many medicinal and therapeutic benefits.

Conclusion

The big bottles of artificial flavour, colour, taster mixed protein powders are no doubt costly. Plus, many of those are not healthy. Protein is an essential nutrient that the body demands.

Sai Protein mix is an amazing natural protein powder that also contains a lot of other important nutrients. It is specifically helpful for growing children, pregnant women, old people and recovering patients.

It is 100% natural and has zero side effects!

A few days ago, I received a parcel. My friend Rajasimha gifted me a packet of Sai Protein Mix. And every word that these researches said is stamped my own experience!