Masala Chaas | Vaghareli Chaas
Masala chaas is a summertime cooling, salty, spicy yogurt drink. It is perfect for hot weather and helps to beat the heat like nothing else.
Servings: 2
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick yogurt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 20 mint leaves
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp green chili
Vaghar
- ½ tsp ghee
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
Instructions
- Add yogurt, mint leaves, cilantro, salt and green chili to a blender.
- Make a vaghar by heating the ghee. Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant. Remove a small amount to set aside for garnish. Pour the rest into the blender.
- Blend until well mixed. Add water to thin out, blending again to combine.
- Pour into a glass and top with reserved cumin seeds to garnish.
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Notes
Use 2 cups water if using Greek yogurt
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg