Masala Chhaas or Chaas (Gujarati Style)

Masala Chhaas is a simple yet popular refreshing summer drink made with curd and spices as main ingredient. Moreover, it is also healthy and light as well.

This masala chhaas is not just about its taste. It is also a great and healthier option to cool yourself off from the scorching heat of summer.

You can make this drink even if you are not a skilled cook. It is rapid, easy, and fuss-free. All you need to do is blend everything, and it’s done. Isn’t it so simple?

Here we are tempering cumin seeds before adding it to the drink. However, you can skip this if you want. There won’t be much difference.

Some people do not blend the ingredients but crush them. Ginger & curry leaves are usually not used when crushing the ingredients, and coriander/mint leaves are chopped.

You can also mix buttermilk with curd instead of water. Rock salt or black salt is also an excellent alternative to simple table salt. You can either omit or increase the chilies in the recipe.

This drink helps with the digestion of food. Therefore, it is an excellent appetizer. Gujarati people drink this with the majority of their food. It also keeps you from getting dehydrated.

Try our other summer drinks like Fresh Raw Mango Juice and Lemon Mint Drink.

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Ingredients of Masala Chhaas

  • Mint Leaves - 10-15 pcs
  • Coriander - 1 tbsp (Chopped)
  • Green Chili - 1 pcs (Medium Size)
  • Ginger - 1 pcs (An inch long)
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - As Per Taste
  • Asafoetida - 1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice - As Per Taste
  • Curd - 500 gm
  • Water - 1 glass
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Butter - 2 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves - 8-10 pcs

Steps for Masala Chhaas

  • Take a mixer jar. Add mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, lemon juice, and curd.Add water as well and grind the mixture. Keep it aside.
  • Take a very small pan. Add cumin seeds, butter, and curry leaves. Heat and temper it.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the tempering into it.
  • Drop it in earthen glasses and garnish it with mint. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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