Masala Buttermilk | Chaas Recipe

March 22, 2014

Masala Buttermilk is also called Chaas. It is made up with thick curd mixed with green raw spices. This is one of the popular summer cooler made from curd/yogurt, made all over India but with different variations. It is good for digestion also. Buttermilk is a cool and refreshing drink for summers.

Tip*- After having Lassi please don't consume / drink water, not good for health.

Ingredients :

Thick curd - 2 cups
Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1/2 tbsp.
Ginger(chopped) - 1 tbsp.
Chopped Coriander leaves
Curry Leaves - 5-6 leaves
Green chilly - 1 (chopped)
Sugar - 1/2 tbsp. (optional)
Salt to taste
Oil
water

Method :

1. Add one glass of water to curd and blend with a handi or in a mixer to make buttermilk.

2. In a hot pan/Kadai, heat some oil and fry cumin seeds, green chilly, ginger and curry leaves.

3. Switch off the flame and add curd, salt to taste, sugar and coriander leaves. Either cool it in the fridge or serve it immediately with crushed ice.