Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Masala Chaas (Spiced Buttermilk) is a Indian beverage, drink made with plain yogurt, cold water, and green chili in about 10 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Beverage, Drink
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 green chili
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt (also known as kala namak)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chat masala
  • cilantro or mint (for garnish)

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend till combined.
  3. Pour into serving glasses, garnish with fresh cilantro or mint and serve.

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.