Mint buttermilk or Pudina Chaas is a refreshing Indian drink that acts as a perfect coolant. This buttermilk is very commonly served in our Indian homes post-meal. Fresh mint is muddled and then mixed in cold yogurt to enhance the maximum flavor. It is then blended well and spiced with freshly crushed Cumin powder.
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This Mint buttermilk aids good digestion and also acts as a detox drink. Mint has many health benefits and acts as a cooling agent. Make this recipe your daily affair and it hardly takes 2-3 minutes to prepare. This Mint buttermilk tastes best when served chilled with fresh mint leaves and cumin powder. Adjust the consistency as per your taste. We usually like buttermilk with more water and thin. Add ice cubes if you want it more chilled.
Benefits of Mint Chaas / Mint Buttermilk
- Firstly, it aids in digestion, eases the stomach by its soothing properties.
- Secondly, it helps in settling the acidity after a heavy Indian spicy meal and rejuvenates you.
- Moreover, Masala buttermilk also helps in hydrating the body, especially during summer.
The recipe given below serves 1 person. You can double the quantity if you want to make 2 glasses.
Recipe of Mint Buttermilk
Ingredients
1 cup Yogurt / Curd
8-10 Fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups Cold Water
1 tsp Freshly crushed cumin powder
1 tsp Salt / Black salt
Ice cubes
Method:
1. Chop the mint leaves finely.
2. Take a blender and all the above ingredients.
3. Blend until smooth and frothy.
4. Add more water if you want it more liquidy.
5. Spice this buttermilk with freshly crushed cumin powder and serve with ice cubes.
Recipe of Mint Buttermilk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yogurt / Curd
- 8-10 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 ½ cups Cold Water
- 1 tsp Freshly crushed cumin powder
- 1 tsp Salt / Black salt
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chop the mint leaves finely.
- Take a blender and all the above ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Add more water if you want it more liquidy.
- Spice this buttermilk with freshly crushed cumin powder and serve with ice cubes.
