on Aug 16, 2022, Updated Apr 04, 2024 You may like some more buttermilk recipes: Beetroot Chaas, Masala Chaas, Taak, Ragi Malt, and Sambaram.
About Kathiyawadi Chaas
Kathiyawadi Tadka Chaas is a refreshing Indian beverage prepared with plain yogurt (dahi) and then tempered with ghee tempering. It is quite popular in Kathiyawadi homes (Kathiyawad is a region in Gujarat) and is often served alongside Indian-style meals on hot summer days. Others – You will also need cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), roasted cumin powder, black salt (kala namak), regular salt, dry ginger powder (saunth), black pepper powder, and water. For Tempering To temper the spiced buttermilk, you will need ghee, cumin powder, green chilies, and curry leaves. Adjust the green chilies as per your taste. Whisk using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the following ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ½ teaspoon black salt ½ teaspoon regular salt ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder ½ teaspoon black pepper powder 3 cups of chilled water
Add the following ingredients once the ghee is hot, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
½ teaspoon cumin powder (or cumin seeds) 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies 10-12 curry leaves
Pour the tempering over the chaas and mix well. Serve chilled over ice. Tip – If you do not like cilantro and curry leaves coming into your mouth, refrigerate the chaas for 2-3 hours for the flavors to seep in. Then, strain it using a mesh strainer.