Buttermilk, Homemade Buttermilk Recipe, Chaas by Tarla Dalal

Buttermilk, make it at home.

Chaas, Buttermilk Recipe, Salted Chaas Recipe

Ummmmm. . . No one can stop with just one glass of this tantalising version of buttermilk. Of the many spices combined thoughtfully in this refreshing drink, cumin seed powder reserves a special place. Serve chilled chaas on hot summer afternoons and watch your family’s energy levels rise instantly. It is good to note that chaas also aids in digestion. However, remember this is more of a day-drink.Phudina Chaas a variant is also a refreshing drink to have in the summers,

Preparation Time: 5 minutes. Cooking Time: 1 minute. Makes 4 glasses.

2 cups fresh curds (dahi) , whisked
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
½ tsp ginger-green chilli paste
½ tsp black salt (sanchal)
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil
¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

For the garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

1. Combine the curds, cumin seeds powder, ginger-green chilli paste, black salt and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
2. Add 4 cups of chilled water and whisk well. Keep aside.
3. For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan and add the cumin seeds.
4. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and pour the tempering over the buttermilk.
Serve chilled garnished with coriander.

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