Spiced and salted buttermilk drink
By: lisa lore
Published: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 4:19am

Ingredients




•16 oz low fat buttermilk or 2 cups non-fat yogurt
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon mustard seeds
•1 teaspoon cumin seeds
•10-12 curry leaves
•1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
•½ teaspoon turmeric powder
•1 dry red chilly
•1 teaspoon olive oil
•2 (+1) cups water

Preparation

1 1.If using yogurt, beat them with 2 cups water with a whisk (for about 5 minutes at maximum speed) to make it frothy and smooth. Set aside. If using buttermilk, pour in 2 cups water and stir with a spatula to combine. Set aside. You can add 1 more cup of water if needed. 2 2.Heat oil in a small saucepan. Once they sizzle, add the curry leaves and let it crisp. Then throw in the mustard seeds and let it pop. 3 3.Next add cumin seeds, dry chili powder and turmeric powder. Saute for 30-45 seconds and switch off the flame. 4 4.Add the above mixture, salt and cilantro to the whisked yogurt or buttermilk and stir to combine. 5 5.Serve in a pitcher glass and enjoy it cold.

About

Spiced and salted buttermilk drink is simple and effective drink for summer. Spiced and salted buttermilk drink  is a famous drink during the summer seasons in India.  During summer I make this almost everyday and absolutely love it very much. Cool, refreshing summer drink, low fat and healthy. Worth trying this summer.