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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Spiced Buttermilk Recipe - Masala Chaas Recipe

    Published: Apr 30, 2022 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

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    Spiced Buttermilk or Masala Chaas is a popular curd based Indian drink. It is a mildly spiced drink with seasoning that makes it super refreshing to drink & cool off during the hot Indian summers.

    spiced buttermilk

    This spiced buttermilk is not at all heavy, but is light on the stomach and is a great body coolant.

    Masala chaas is a low calorie and low-carb drink that is also great for weight loss, as it will keep you full and satiated for longer periods.

    It is always better to drink a homemade low cal drink instead of drinking sugar-laden, high-calorie carbonated drinks that are not good for you.

    Buttermilk being a rich source of probiotics is good for your gut health and is also low in fat.

    Table of Contents:
    • About
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Recipe Notes
    • Nutrition Profile
    • Substitutions
    • Variation
    • Shelf Life
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    About

    Buttermilk is a great palate cleanser. So you can serve this masala chaas as a non-alcoholic apéritif or as a welcome drink to help stimulate the appetite before a big meal.

    You can also serve this to finish off a meal, as it helps to digest whatever you had eaten because of the digestive property of the ingredients used to make this spiced buttermilk.

    Whether you serve this as a pre-meal or as a post-meal drink, it is a low-calorie drink that is light on the stomach.

    Being a no onion no garlic recipe, this is perfect to be had on fasting days

    Ingredients

    Buttermilk: It is also called Mor or Moru in Tamil. We get this by adding water to curd and whisking it with either a wired whisk or with a traditional wooden maththu. I have used homemade curd made from toned milk.

    Seasoning: roasted cumin powder & chaat masala powder

    Other ingredients: ginger, green chilli, coriander or mint leaves

    Salt to taste and black salt

    Instructions

    Add all the ingredients to a blender & blend till smooth & serve.

    You can also add all the ingredients to a large vessel and whisk it with a wooden maththu or wired whisk by hand till it is frothy & serve it immediately.

    spiced buttermilk recipe

    Recipe Notes

    The buttermilk will split after a while after blending. The milk solids will settle at the bottom, and the water added separates and stands on top.

    In that case, stir well with a spoon or swish the buttermilk between 2 tumblers and serve for the perfect taste.

    Nutrition Profile

    This spiced buttermilk recipe is

    • Diabetic-Friendly
    • Egg-Free
    • Gluten-Free
    • High Fibre
    • Low Calorie
    • Low Carb
    • Nut Free
    • Soy-Free
    • Vegetarian

    Substitutions

    If you do not have chaat masala powder or black salt at hand, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to get the same tangy taste.

    You can use unflavoured Greek yoghurt in the place of regular yoghurt as well.

    Variation

    You can add a tadka or tempering to the spiced buttermilk before you serve.

    Heat a teaspoon of oil in a tempering pan. When hot, add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add ⅛ teaspoon asafoetida or hing to it, add in a few curry leaves and stir well. Add this tempering to the blended buttermilk, mix well & serve.

    You can also try this Oats Spiced Buttermilk for more added fibre.

    Shelf Life

    This spiced buttermilk stays well for 2 days in the refrigerator. As the buttermilk will split after a few mins of blending, always stir well before serving.

    Storage

    Always keep it refrigerated. The buttermilk will taste very sour in the summer heat even after a few hours because of the salts added when kept at room temperature.

    masala chaas

    FAQs

    What is buttermilk?

    Buttermilk is the fermented liquid that is left behind when you churn the cream or curd to get butter.

    What does masala chaas taste like?

    It tastes tangy, slightly sour & mildly spicy too from the seasoning added to the buttermilk.

    Is chaas & lassi the same?

    Though both are made with curd & served cold, to describe it better, chaas is a savoury drink whereas lassi is a sweet drink either made plain or by adding fruits to it like this mango lassi.

    How can I make it vegan?

    We only use the curd made from cow’s milk to make this spiced buttermilk.

    But if you wish to make this a vegan drink, then use any plant-based yoghurt and follow the recipe.

    Can I add hing to buttermilk?

    Yes, you can hing also called asafetida along with other ingredients while blending.

    I personally do not like its flavour when added without roasting it in oil. So I add roasted cumin powder in its place.

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    Recipe

    spiced buttermilk recipe

    Spiced Buttermilk Recipe - Masala Chaas Recipe

    A popular Indian drink that is made with curd & seasoning, making it a refreshing summer drink that is low in calories.
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
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    Total Time : 10 mins
    Servings : 3
    Course : Drinks / Beverages
    Cuisine : Indian
    Author : Radhika

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup curd or yoghurt chilled
    • 2 cups cold water
    • 1 green chilli deseeded
    • ½ inch ginger
    • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander or mint leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon black salt or kala namak
    • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • coriander or mint leaves for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients except the garnish to a blender.
    • Blend till well combined and smooth.
    • Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately, garnished with coriander or mint.
    Keyword masala buttermilk, masala chaach, masala chaas, spiced buttermilk recipe
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    Comments

    1. Now Serving

      May 11, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      perfect presentation of the best drink in the universe -two thumbs up, Radhika 🙂

      Reply
    2. Nandini

      May 11, 2011 at 3:46 pm

      I'm quite fond of this buttermilk! So yummy and lovely!

      Reply
    3. Sunanda

      May 11, 2011 at 3:32 pm

      Wow! such a cool and refreshing drink...

      Reply
    4. cook from doha

      May 11, 2011 at 10:39 am

      what a visual treat...

      Reply
    5. Rathi

      May 11, 2011 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Radhika 🙂 . Oh how i love buttermilk!!, this is simply yummy, following you!!

      Reply
    6. Swathi

      May 11, 2011 at 1:01 am

      Spicy buttermilk is my grandma special, she makes more often. looks awesome.

      Reply
    7. Sobha Shyam

      May 10, 2011 at 10:31 pm

      Spicy buttermilk sure looks yummy...very refreshing..much healthier than any other soda drink..thanx for visiting my blog..glad to follow u 🙂

      Reply
    8. Sukanya Ramkumar

      May 10, 2011 at 10:18 pm

      Nice to know abt ur blog. U have a nice set of recipes... Buttermilk looks so cool and refreshing... YUM!

      Reply
    9. Plateful

      May 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

      That's one of my favorite thirst quencher and so, sooo refreshing!

      Reply
    10. Prathima Shivraj

      May 10, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      My favourite refreshment for summer..nice presntation..
      Thanks a lot for stopping by my blog, me too glad to follow you..

      Reply
    11. Shanavi

      May 10, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      following u dear

      Reply
    12. Shanavi

      May 10, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      Very refreshing neermor...I can have this even on a rainy day !!!!

      Reply
    13. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

      May 10, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      Love it Radhika, specially the class in which it is served 🙂

      Reply
    14. Suja

      May 10, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Refreshing yummy drink,lovely
      Thanks for stopping by at my blog,you have a wonderful space here and lots of yummy recipes..Happy following u dear:)

      Reply
    15. Biny Anoop

      May 10, 2011 at 5:25 pm

      My palate is surely tickling with the variety of recipes u have given here......love the collection

      Reply
    16. CinnamonNChillies

      May 10, 2011 at 4:25 pm

      Hey..thanks for dropping by and leaving a lovely comment 🙂 Me following u too!

      Reply
    17. Babli

      May 10, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Buttermilk looks yummy, tempting and refreshing. Perfect for summer season.

      Reply
    18. ChitraKrishna

      May 10, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      Interesting blog with innovative recipes. Thanks for ur visit and comment.... count me too 144+1 🙂

      Reply
    19. Priya

      May 10, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      Feel like having this wonderful thirsty quencher,yumm!

      Reply
    20. RAKS KITCHEN

      May 10, 2011 at 12:12 pm

      Buttermilk looks perfect thirst quencher and body cooler,nice click!

      Reply
    21. Pasta and Paratha

      May 10, 2011 at 11:51 am

      Really like the name and format of your blog..lovely colors too.

      Reply
    22. sangee vijay

      May 10, 2011 at 11:38 am

      My fav cool n refreshing drink...thanx for leading me to this wonderful n yummy delight space n i m glad to follow u...thanx for visiting mine 🙂

      Reply
    23. Vardhini

      May 10, 2011 at 10:36 am

      I love spiced buttermilk. Looks yummy.

      Reply
    24. Kalyani

      May 10, 2011 at 6:21 am

      refreshing drink for the summer .... i too posted the same one last week .... lovely clicks ...... glad to follow u ......

      Reply
    25. deepthi

      May 10, 2011 at 2:09 am

      chill in hot summer..excellent!!!! recipe...lively and lovely blog...happy to follow ur blog..try to stop on my blog too 🙂

      Reply
    26. Suman Singh

      May 10, 2011 at 1:57 am

      Perfect drink for the summer...looks so refreshing!

      Reply
    27. Vidhya

      May 10, 2011 at 1:06 am

      Best thirst quencher of all times.

      Reply
    28. nivedita

      May 09, 2011 at 11:55 pm

      I love this butter milk, its regular in our home through out the year.

      Reply
    29. Vimitha Anand

      May 09, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      Perfect chiller to beat the heat...

      Reply
    30. Sarah

      May 09, 2011 at 10:50 pm

      this is the perfect drink to beat the intense Indian summer! looks so refreshing!

      Reply
    31. Shanthi

      May 09, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Perfect to beat the heat

      Reply
    32. Prathima Rao

      May 09, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Perfect for this scorching heat in my town!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    33. jeyashrisuresh

      May 09, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      what a perfect summer cooler!!.Love the combo of ingredients,very refreshing.nice clicks

      Reply
    34. divya

      May 09, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      refreshing drink looks yum...

      Reply
    35. Reshmi Mahesh

      May 09, 2011 at 7:51 pm

      A delicious drink and great for summer.

      Reply
    36. Hamaree Rasoi

      May 09, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      really such a cool beverage to beat the heat. Nice clicks

      Reply
    37. srividhya Ravikumar

      May 09, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      refreshing drink looks yum...

      Reply
    38. Kurinji

      May 09, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Really refreshing drink for this summer.

      Reply
    39. Prathibha

      May 09, 2011 at 4:21 pm

      This is almost regular @ my place too..love it

      Reply
    40. Raji

      May 09, 2011 at 4:15 pm

      Chilled buttermilk will definitely help to cool off...looks very delightful.

      Reply

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