Masala Chaas Recipe, Spicy Buttermilk Recipe
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masala chaas also called spiced buttermilk is a perfect way to beat the heat during the hot Indian summer. This is a variation to the basic chaas recipe and easy and quick to make.

An ubiquitous drink, which is available all over the country in shops and eateries small and big, the Masala Chaas is an instant refresher.

To make the masala chaas, combine the mint leaves, coriander, green chillies, cumin seeds powder, black salt and ½ cup of curds in a mixer and blend till smooth. Combine the prepared mint coriander mixture, remaining 1½ cups of curd, salt and 2½ cups of chilled water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk. Serve spiced buttermilk chilled.

The black salt, spice powders and other ingredients added to the whisked curds result in a revitalizing rush of flavour that is sure to boost your energy levels in spiced buttermilk.

See why we think this is a healthy masala chaas? The spiced buttermilk is made from all healthy ingredients. Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative and help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. Pudina being an anti-inflammatory reduces the inflammation in the stomach and shows a cleansing effect.

Although pre-packaged Masala Chaas is readily available from different brands, nothing can beat the flavour of a freshly-made glassful of homemade masala chaas.

Do try other Indian drinks like Amlana, Cardamom Lassi, Nibu Pani, Saunf Sherbet and Khus Drink.

Enjoy how to make masala chaas recipe | spiced buttermilk recipe | healthy masala chaas | chaas masala | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Masala Chaas Recipe, Spicy Buttermilk Recipe recipe - How to make Masala Chaas Recipe, Spicy Buttermilk Recipe

For Masala Chaas
1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/2 cup roughly chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp black salt (sanchal)
2 cups whisked curds (dahi)
salt to taste

Method
For the masala chaas

To make the masala chaas, combine the mint leaves, coriander, green chillies, cumin seeds powder, black salt and ½ cup of curds in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Combine the prepared mint coriander mixture, remaining 1½ cups of curd, salt and 2½ cups of chilled water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk.
Pour the prepared masala chaas in 4 individual glasses and serve chilled.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per glass

Energy	120 cal
Protein	4.6 g
Carbohydrates	5.4 g
Fiber	0.4 g
Fat	6.5 g
Cholesterol	16 mg
Sodium	20.7 mg

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Method for the Masala Chaas

To make masala chaas recipe | spiced buttermilk recipe | healthy masala chaas | chaas masala | take one fresh bunch of mint leaves. The leaves should be bright green in color and not yellow or brown.
Pick the leaves from the stems and discard the stems.
Wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt and dust that might be on them.
Roughly chop the leaves to make it easier for blending. We will need around 1/2 cup of chopped mint leaves. Keep aside.
Take one fresh bunch of coriander.

Separate the leaves and the stems. We are only going to use the leaves and the soft stems.
Rinse the coriander leaves in water to remove any dirt that might be stuck to them.
Roughly chop the leaves. We will need approximately 1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves for this chaas. Keep aside.
In a mixer jar, add the mint leaves. Mint leaves not only aid in digestion but also, act as an appetite stimulant and aids in the secretion of gastric juices.
Then add the roughly chopped coriander. Coriander combats inflammation and improves bone health.

Now add the green chillies to the blender. These might seem unusual but it actually gives a great taste.
Now add the roasted cumin seeds powder. To make the powder, first dry roast the cumin seeds till slightly darkened in color and fragrant. Cool the seeds completely and then grind them into a fine powder. Roasting the seeds gives them extra flavor.
Add the black salt.
Finally add 1/2 cup of the curd.
Shut the lid and blend it till smooth. All the leaves will have blended properly and the mixture will be a bright green color.

Pour the prepared mixture in a deep bowl. Take a fairly large bowl as we are going to add the rest of the ingredients now and you don’t want it to spill.
To the bowl add the remaining 1 1/2 cup of curd and salt. The salt will totally depend on your taste as many like it to have more salt as others don’t like salt at all.
Finally add 2 1/2 cups of cold water to the bowl. You can even use room temperature water if you like.
Whisk this well so that the curd and water are properly mixed in with the mint-coriander mixture.
Pour equal quantities of the masala chaas | spiced buttermilk recipe | healthy masala chaas | chaas masala | into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Masala Chaas, a calcium packed drink

Masala Chaas – A Calcium Packed Drink. A glass of Masala Chaas is quite satiating after a meal.
It’s also a way to cutting down on calories by way of food during meals.
A glass of this chaas fulfils 37% of your day’s calcium requirement during the day.
Moreover you can also top up on some protein (4.6 g / glass) with this drink.
The calcium and protein count of this peppy drink is because of the use of curd.

The coriander and mint leaves used in this recipe abound in Vitamin C, which further helps in calcium absorption in the intestine.
These greens also lend a few antioxidants which helps to build your immunity against various diseases.
To reduce on the calorie and fat count, opt for low fat curd instead of its full-fat version
Try including a glass of Masala Chaas daily.