chaas is a regular drink made during summers. most of the times i either make masala chaas or this pudina/mint chaas. along with chaas i also make sweet lassi and mango lassi, sometimes.
both yogurt and mint (pudina) are body coolants and so their combination would double the cooling properties in this traditional drink.
not only chaas is had during summers but also as a part of meals and sometimes before or after meals. there are again many ways of making chaas. the north indians have their own method and the south indians their own.
the chaas is also a street food and in many indian cities you will find vendors selling this spiced buttermilk, especially in the hot summers.
the buttermilk is made by churning yogurt and water with some spices or herbs. the butter sometimes comes on the surface while churning. you can remove it aside and just serve the buttermilk. if you prefer you can also serve the butter with the chaas.
you can either blend or churn the mixture with the traditional indian churner.
in this recipe i have spiced the pudina chaas with some roasted cumin powder and black salt….a cooling and refreshing drink to have during summers. i would also suggest you to check these cooling recipes: shikanji – indian lemonade and kokum sherbet.
note: vegans can make the same pudina chaas with cashew yogurt.
pudina chaas recipe details are given below:
ingredients
- 1 cup curd/yogurt
- 7-8 fresh pudina (mint) leaves or 1 tsp dry mint leaves
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- rock salt or black salt as required
method:
- chop the pudina (mint) leaves.
- in a blender add all the ingredients including the pudina leaves and blend till smooth.
- serve pudina chaas in glasses with some ice cubes.
- you can also chill the chaas and then serve later.
my notes
the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
you can also add dry mint leaves instead of fresh mint leaves.
if making for fasting, then add rock salt/sendha namak.
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yes dassana finally.. actually had taken pics but forgot abt it.. cos its the regular thing.. we are having it everyday… was deleting some pic when i saw the minte jeera chaas pic.. u try with roasted jeera powder.. .. by teh way. have to tell u .. ur dukkah is a big hit with my hubby!!
i will try making the mint chaas when it becomes a little hot. btw i have added jeera powder to this chaas
AWSM
making this today.. actually have a truckload of pudina in my fridge!!!
love ur tumbler and teh pot:)
sure renu… and thanks
great recipe…would love to try soon
thanks rita and do try the recipe…..
Aaah! The chaas looks so refreshing and soothing. The little clay pot looks stunning in the backdrop. I miss the clayware that I took for granted back then.