Masala chaas, or spiced buttermilk, is a refreshing, healthy Indian summer drink made with homemade yogurt (curd), water, herbs, and a few spices.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup homemade yogurt (curd)
  • 2 cups chilled water
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/2 green chili (optional, skip if you don't prefer)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • 2-3 mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Garnish

  • few coriander or mint leaves (for garnish)

Method

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender: homemade yogurt, chilled water, ginger, green chili (optional), herbs, and spices.
  2. Blend until it becomes smooth and frothy.
  3. Pour into the serving glasses, garnish with fresh mint or coriander leaves and sprinkle some roasted cumin. Serve immediately or chill masala chaas for few hours before serving.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.