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Masala Chaas (Indian Spiced Buttermilk)

This staple Indian summer spiced buttermilk drink is refreshing, delicious, and healthy. Made with buttermilk, spices, and herbs, it takes only 5 minutes to make and can be served after lunch, dinner, or any time of the day.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 cup chilled water
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/2 green chili adjust to taste or skip*
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cilantro leaves
  • 2-3 mint leaves plus more to garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a blender add the ingredients.
  2. Blend them well. Make sure there are no lumps.
  3. Pour it into the glass and garnish it with mint leaves and sprinkle roasted cumin.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate to chill the chaas for few hours. Chaas tastes best when served chilled.

Notes

  • Green Chili Pepper: You can use Serrano, Birdseye or Thai chili pepper. The green chili makes the chaas nicely spicy. Skip it if making for kids or if you prefer it to be non-spicy. 
  • Serving: Chaas tastes best when served chilled. 
  • Boondi Chaas: If you like crunchiness in your drink add boondi while serving as a garnish.
  • Hand blender: You can use a hand blender/hand whisker to blend the chaas, Just make sure there are no lumps and it should become frothy.
  • When to have Chaas? Having a glass of chaas every day, preferably post meal, helps improve digestion. But if you have a pollen allergy or cold, you must avoid having chaas at night.

Nutrition Information

Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 183IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 183IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.