Masala Chaas Recipe - Flavored Buttermilk

Masala Chass is a cool summer drink with a twist of masala in curd(yogurt). This is the perfect North Indian post lunch drink. Here I explain this with picture.

Ingredients for Masala Chaas: Curd – 1 cup Chilled water – ¼ cup Green chilli - 1 deseeded & finely chopped Chaat masala – 1/8 tsp Roasted cumin powder – 1/8 tsp Ginger – ½ inch grated Black Salt – 1/16 tsp Pepper powder – 1/16 tsp Mint leaves – 3 to 4 Coriander – finely chopped Asafetida – less than a pinch Salt to taste For Garnishing: Coriander leaves finely chopped Mint leaves few Roasted cumin powder or chaat masala less than a pinch Ice cubes few (optional) Measuring Conversion: 1/8 tsp – Dash 1/16 tsp - Pinch

Method:

• Add 1/4 cup of curd, chopped green chilli, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, pepper powder, salt, mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, asafetida into a blender.
  
•  Blend it till smooth. You can use mixie or hand blender for blending.
  
• Add remaining curd, chilled water and blend until it becomes frothy.
  
•  Serve with ice cubes (if adding) and garnish with coriander or mint leaves and a pinch of chaat masala or roasted cumin powder.
  

Notes:

• Use fresh curd for better taste
• Masala Chaas taste better when served thick so try adding  less water. You can add more or less water according to your preference.
• Adjust the masalas' according to your preference.