This masala chaas recipe uses authentic ingredients like black pepper and freshly roasted Aashirvaad jeera. A refreshing drink that must be in your summer diet.
Ingredients
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1 cupDahi, well whisked
2 cups Chilled water
2 tablespoonsFresh mint leaves, finely chopped
½ inch pieceGinger (grated)
½Green chilli, finely sliced (optional)
¾ teaspoonBlack salt
1½ teaspoonsAashirvaad Jeera (cumin seeds) For Jeera-Pepper-Ajwain Blend
Make a fragrant spice blend by dry roasting Aashirvaad jeera, black peppercorns, and ajwain in a frying pan. Once cooled, grind it into a coarse mixture.
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Step 2: Whisk Yoghurt
In a big jug or bowl, whisk the yoghurt until it reaches a silky smooth consistency. Add the chilled water and whisk once more.
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Step 3: Combine Flavours
Combine the buttermilk with the chopped mint, grated ginger, green chilli, black salt, and the majority of the roasted spice combination. Mix until fragrant and uniformly flecked. Feel free to taste it and add more salt or spices if you want.
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Step 4: Serve Chilled
Fill glasses with ice and pour. You may garnish it with roasted Aashirvaad jeera powder, more mint, or a slice of lemon.
Yes, you can use soy or almond curd instead of yoghurt. The mint and spices continue to provide an authentic taste.
Yes, you can prepare and refrigerate the masala chaas for as long as 6 hours. Give it a quick whisk before serving to bring back that delightful froth and freshness.
Yes, it is a refreshing summer drink that is good for your digestive system because of the mint and ginger. Plus, spices help with digestion, and yoghurt has probiotics.
While all of these recipes call for yoghurt, the jeera and pepper in this masala chaas make it milder yet spicier than the thick ghol or Punjabi lassi.