Spiced buttermilk

SPICED BUTTERMILK / MASALA CHAAS / NEER MORU / CHAAS MASALA POWDER / BENEFITS OF CHAAS / CHAACH RECIPE

Buttermilk, also called ‘Chaach’ or ‘Chaas’, isn’t just about quenching your thirst or uplifting your mood. This humble drink is loaded with essential nutrients and provides a host of miraculous health benefits, including weight loss.

Masala Chaas is an everyday affair and most of us  drink it every day especially in Summers, as it helps cools down your body and also helps in the digestion process. Whether it’s summer or winter, it is safe to have it daily. But if you live in humid places, it is not advisable to have it so often, as it may cause cold.

It helps soothe an irritated stomach lining after a spicy meal. – It helps in washing down the fats which you may have consumed in a heavy meal. – It is a good source of calcium and can also be had by lactose intolerant people, who have to skip on milk. – It is vitamin dense and hence, very healthy.

 Buttermilk is high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin as well as a good source of phosphorus.

Health Benefits of Buttermilk or Chaas

1. Reduces Acidity. …
2. Fights Constipation. …
3. Cooling Effect. …
4. Prevents Dehydration. …
5. Helps in Detoxification. …
6. Provides Essential Vitamins and Nutrients. …
7. Rich in Calcium. …
8. Reduces Blood Pressure.

INGREDIENTS

• Thick curd – 1 cup
• Water – 2 ½ or 3 cups
• Grated ginger – 1 tsp
• Green chili -1 finely chopped
• Coriander leaves – finely chopped – 1 tbsp
• Torn curry leaves – 3 or 4
• Roasted jeera pwdr – ½ tsp [ optional ]
• Chaat masala – 1/2 tsp

METHOD

First blend the curd and water till frothy  using a blender /whisk /mixer .

Then add other ingredients and mix well .

Serve chilled or normal.

VARIATION – Heat a tsp of oil, add a tsp of mustard seeds + a pinch of asafoetida and add this tempering into the prepared buttermilk and serve .

NOTES

1. You can also add lemon juice if the curd is not sour .

1. Keep in mind that it tastes best when served chilled.
2. It is better to avoid it at night during dinner.
3. If serving chaas right away, then always use chilled yogurt and chilled water or add few cubes of ice. If not serving right away then store it in the refrigerator.
4. At the time of serving, stir the chaas first and then pour into the glass.
5. A glass of buttermilk in the morning on an empty stomach can help in keeping all your gastrointestinal worries away. People who suffer from indigestion, gas, and other digestive problems should drink buttermilk in the morning, on an empty stomach.

Scientists found that drinking buttermilk lowered blood pressure when had on a daily basis. Protein is an important part of our body and is necessary for strong bones, muscles, and skin. One cup of buttermilk has 8.1 grams of protein, which is about the same as one cup of low-fat milk.

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