Spice Up Your Summer with Two Homemade Masala Chaas Recipes: Dry Spices vs. Fresh Ingredients!
Masala Chaas, also known as spiced buttermilk, is a popular Indian drink that’s perfect for beating the heat. It’s a refreshing and healthy drink that’s made with buttermilk and a blend of flavorful spices and herbs. In this blog post, we’ll share two different Masala Chaas recipes – one using dry spices and another using fresh ingredients – that you can try at home.
These two Masala Chaas recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor. Whether you prefer dry spices or fresh ingredients, there’s a recipe here that will suit your taste. Try them out at home and enjoy the refreshing taste of Masala Chaas all year round!
Masala Chaas is not only a refreshing and flavorful beverage, but it also offers numerous health benefits. Buttermilk, the base ingredient, is low in fat and packed with essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, and probiotics. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients in these Masala Chaas recipes adds a burst of flavor and additional health-promoting properties. Ginger aids digestion, mint leaves provide a cooling effect, and coriander leaves offer antioxidant benefits. With these recipes, you can indulge in a delicious beverage that not only quenches your thirst but also nourishes your body.
Recipe 1: Masala Chaas with Dry Spices
Ingredients:
• 1 cup Plain Yogurt
• 1-2 tsp Roasted Cumin Seeds
• ½ tsp Peppercorn
• 1-2 tsp Amchoor Powder
• 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
• 1” Inch Cinnamon Piece
• ¼ Fennel Seeds
• ¼ tsp Black salt
• A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
• Salt to taste
• Ice Cubes (optional)
• Fresh Coriander Leaves for Garnish
Instructions:
1. Blend roasted cumin , peppercorn, cinnamon, fennel seeds, black salt, ginger powder, amchoor Powder, asafetida, salt and make a smooth powder.
2. In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, 2 cups of water and whisk it until smooth.
3. Add 1-2 tsp prepared powder, taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
4. Add ice cubes (if using) and give it a quick mix.
5. Pour the masala chaas into serving glasses and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
6. Serve chilled.
Tips:
• Roasting the cumin seeds before grinding them into a powder enhances their flavor.
• Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor.
• Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less chili powder.
Recipe 2: Masala Chaas with Fresh Ingredients
Ingredients:
• 1 cups Plain Yogurt
• 1 Small Piece of Ginger
• 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Seeds
• 1-2 Green Chilies Chopped
• ¼ Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
• ¼ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves
• Salt to taste
• Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. In blender, Add the ginger, cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, chopped mint leaves, and chopped coriander leaves and make coarse paste.
2. In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, 2 cups of water and whisk it until smooth.
3. Add salt to taste and mix well.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
5. Add ice cubes (if using) and give it a quick mix.
6. Pour the masala chaas into serving glasses and serve chilled.
Tips:
• Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less green chilies.
• Use freshly chopped herbs for maximum flavor.
- Recipe 1: Masala Chaas with Dry Spices
- Ingredients:
- 2 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Seeds
- ½ tsp Peppercorn
- 1-2 tsp Amchoor Powder
- 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
- ½” Cinnamon Piece
- ¼ Fennel Seeds
- ¼ tsp Black salt
- A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
- Salt to taste
- Ice Cubes (optional)
- Fresh Coriander Leaves for Garnish
- Recipe 2: Masala Chaas with Fresh Ingredients
- Ingredients: Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain Yogurt
- 1 Small Piece of Ginger
- 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Seeds
- 1-2 Green Chilies Chopped
- ¼ Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
- ¼ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves
- Salt to taste
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Instructions: dry spices Masala Chaas
- Blend roasted cumin , peppercorn, cinnamon, fennel seeds, black salt, ginger powder, amchoor powder, asafetida, salt and make a smooth powder.
- In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, 2 cups of water and whisk it until smooth.
- Add 1-2 tsp prepared powder, taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
- Add ice cubes (if using) and give it a quick mix.
- Pour the masala chaas into serving glasses and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve chilled.
- Instructions: Fresh Ingredients Masala Chaas
- In blender, Add the ginger, cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, chopped mint leaves, and chopped coriander leaves and make coarse paste.
- In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, 2 cups of water and whisk it until smooth.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
- Add ice cubes (if using) and give it a quick mix.
- Pour the masala chaas into serving glasses and serve chilled.
Roasting the cumin seeds before grinding them into a powder enhances their flavor.
Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor.
Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less chili powder.
Tips: Fresh Ingredients
Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less green chilies.
Use freshly chopped herbs for maximum flavor.
