Masala Chaas - Salty Lassi
This masala chaas is a spiced salty lassi or yogurt drink perfect as a cool, refreshing drink for the summer, or as a digestive aid after an indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Whole Spices
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seed saunf
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds jeera
- 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds dhaniya
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper whole
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seed rai
Herbs and Aromatics
- ½ cup Cilantro
- ½ cup Mint
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ inch Ginger
- 2 Green chillis
- 2 cups Yogurt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Grind the whole spices (fennel, cumin, coriander, black pepper, mustard) into a fine powder using a spice grinder mortar and pestle. Set aside.
- Separately, add the mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and chillis to a blender and grind into a smooth paste.
- Next, mix the powder and paste along with the yogurt, salt, and sugar.
- Add more yogurt if it is too spicy. Or add water if it is too thick.
- Strain before serving to remove any whole spices or aromatics if desired.
- Pour into individual glasses, and garnish with mint.
- Enjoy chilled. This drink is perfect for the summer or served alongside heavy meals like Biryani.