Buttermilk with herbs

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

Are you suffering from acidity after a heavy meal? Are you tired and just back from a long day in the sun? Well, try a glass of chaas and I’m sure it will act as a healthy substitute for that bottle of cold drink, soda or antacid. A yummy, cool drink made from curd and spices or herbs, buttermilk, is packed with numerous health benefits. Among the several reasons to drink buttermilk every day, a few can be it aids in digestion, is a great tool against dehydration, gives you calcium sans the fat and combats acidity. Buttermilk or chaas is a popular summer cooler across India.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
2 People	5 Minutes	00 Minutes

Ingredients

(measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

1.5 cups curd/yogurt
½ tsp(teaspoon) roasted cumin (jeera) powder
1 cup water
5 to 6 small ice cubes
black salt/kala namak as required
a few coriander leaves or mint leaves for garnish

Method

Step 1

Blend all the ingredients except coriander leaves in a blender jar till the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Pour the ready chaas in glasses.

Step 3

Garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.

Step 4

Serve fresh or chill and use later.

Nutritional Information

Total Fat	1.36 g 2.1%	Saturated Fat	0.85 g 4.2%
Trans Fat	0 g	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.39 g	Calories from Fat	12.28
Cholesterol	6.20 mg 0%	Sodium	162.75 mg 0%
Total carbs	7.42 g 0%	Fiber, total dietary	0 g 0%
Sugars, total	7.42 g	Protein	5.13 g 2.1%
Vitamin A	40.30IU 6.8%	Vitamin C	1.55 mg 2.5%
Calcium	179.80 mg 0%	Iron	0.08 mg 0%

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