Masala Chaas (spiced buttermilk)

On hot days chaas is drunk with lunch in Gujarat and all over India – it cools the body and helps digestion.

Video and original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen. Our recipe below is our own home-style version, written in our own words – quantities and steps may differ from the original.

• Serves 4
• Prep 5 min
• Cook 2 min
• Vegetarian · gluten-free

Ingredients

• 300 g yoghurt
• 600 ml cold water
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• ½ tsp black salt (kala namak)
• ¼ tsp salt
• Small piece ginger and ½ green chilli
• Handful of mint and coriander leaves

Method

1. Dry-roast cumin seeds for 1 minute and grind (or use ready roasted cumin powder).
2. Blend all ingredients until frothy.
3. Serve chilled, sprinkled with a little more cumin.

Shop the ingredients

Everything you need for this recipe is in stock at Farmah’s – order online or pick it up at Annenstraße 41, Graz.