Masala chaas is made with curd and a spicy mixture of mint leaves, coriander leaves, chilies, ginger and a bit of powdered spices such as black pepper powder, roasted coriander and cumin powder. Lemon juice and black salt is also added for a twist in the taste. Read my recipe to learn the steps to make masala chaas at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Masala chaas is a cool and refreshing drink that is widely consumed in India, especially in the hot regions during the summer season.
- Serve it as a refreshing drink or after a meal.
- Masala chaas tastes mildly spicy, savory, earthy, tangy and creamy.
- Other similar recipes are pudina chaas, neer moru, kathiyawadi chaas, mattha, aam panna, ghol, lassi.
The Ingredients:
- 1 cup curd
- 1/3 cup mint leaves
- 1/3 cup coriander leaves
- 1 piece green chili
- 1 piece ginger (1 inch in size)
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black salt
- ½ tsp cumin powder (roasted)
- Black pepper powder (a pinch)
- Lemon juice (half a lemon)
- Coriander powder (roasted, a pinch)
- Water (as much as required, preferably cold)
I learned to make masala chaas from a roadside stall in our market area. One hot morning, I ordered a glass and noticed the man adding the ingredients to make it. He was an expert and did it very quickly but I was quick enough to register everything in my mind. Coming back home, I wrote it down in my kitchen notebook.
I made it the same day for my kids to have after they returned from their school in the afternoon. They liked the taste very much. My husband also had it and said that the balance of spices, flavor and taste was just perfect. I was so happy to see them enjoy their drink so much. I thought I was fortunate to have learned this recipe, which now features often in the summer afternoons.
How to Make Masala Chaas? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Grind 1/3 cup of mint leaves, 1/3 cup of coriander leaves, 1 piece of green chili and a piece of ginger (1 inch in size) with 1 tbsp of water coarsely.
Step 2: Then add a cup of curd, salt to taste, ½ tsp cumin powder (roasted), a pinch of black pepper powder, ¼ tsp of black salt, and ¼ cup of water and blend nicely. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 3: Add more water. Check the consistency.
Step 4: Add the juice of half a lemon. Mix it and pour it in glasses. Sprinkle roasted coriander powder.
Step 5: Your healthy and tasty homemade masala chaas is ready.
Recipe Card
Masala Chaas | Masala Chaach | Masala Buttermilk
Ingredients
- 1 cup curd
- 1/3 cup mint leaves
- 1/3 cup coriander leaves
- 1 piece green chili
- 1 piece ginger 1 inch in size
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black salt
- ½ tsp cumin powder roasted
- Black pepper powder a pinch
- Lemon juice half a lemon
- Coriander powder roasted, a pinch
- Water as much as required, preferably cold
Instructions
- Grind 1/3 cup of mint leaves, 1/3 cup of coriander leaves, 1 piece of green chili and a piece of ginger (1 inch in size) with 1 tbsp of water coarsely.
- Then add a cup of curd, salt to taste, ½ tsp cumin powder (roasted), a pinch of black pepper powder, ¼ tsp of black salt, ¼ cup of water and blend nicely. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add more water. Check consistency.
- Add juice of half a lemon. Mix and pour it in glasses. Sprinkle roasted coriander powder.
- Your healthy and tasty homemade masala chaas is ready.
