Chaas is a churned yogurt made by mixing a few condiments and water.
Yogurt is main ingredient of Chaas and is mostly a part of meal
especially during summer. Chaas helps in reducing sun stroke and acts as a refreshing cooling agent. Try to make Chaas as a regular part of your lunch (especially during summer) and see how it helps your body in digesting as well. Masala Chaas is a mild spicy drink with mint leaves and acts as a super tasty, refreshing quencher during summer.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
3/4 cup fresh yogurt
1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
1/4 teaspoon chaat masala
1/8 teaspoon black salt powder
1/8 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper powder
Pinch of asafetida
Salt as per taste
5 to 8 fresh mint leaves
Some chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/2 finely chopped small green chilli (optional)
1 1/2 glass chilled water
TO SERVE: (Optional)
1 tablespoon panchajiri
Or
1 tablespoon Jeeralu
Or
1 tablespoon chaat masala
Method:
Take your serving glasses and chill them in freezer for about 5 minutes before serving.
Mix all ingredients except coriander leaves and mint leaves. Use a hand blender until everything is mixed and is smooth.
If desired – Take your panchajiri / chaat masala / Jeeralu in a plate. Now dip the rim of your chilled glass on it making sure that the masala is coated around the edge of the glass rim. This gives an interesting look on the presentation and makes it even tastier.
Pour the masala Chaas into your glasses. Top with chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves. You can also put in mint as a stirrer.
Serve chilled.
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