Recipe- Popular North Indian Drink Masala Chaas

Masala chaas drink is another refreshing summer drink and it is very popular in North India where the temperature reaches 45 degrees during summer days. So it helps people to be hydrated & energetic throughout the day. This is basically a yogurt (curd) based drink prepared with some spices. That is why it is sour & spicy in taste.

Ingredients

1 cup yogurt/curd
¼ cup (2-3 plants) coriander leaves, chopped
8-10 mint leaves/ pudina patta
1.5 tsp roasted cumin powder
1.5 tsp roasted coriander powder
1 green chillies
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp rock salt
2 tsp lemon juice, optional
1.5 glasses chilled water

Method

- Take yogurt, water & rock salt in a mixie and blend it for 2 minutes

- Now add mint leaves (pudina patta), coriander leaves, green chillies, roasted cumin & coriander powder and lemon juice

- Now blend with all ingredients for next 1 minute.