Spiced Indian Yogurt (Chaas) Recipe

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The Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through India. She wrote the popular Beyond Curry column for Serious Eats starting in 2012.

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Denise D'silva Sankhé

Denise is the author ofThe Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through India. She wrote the popular Beyond Curry column for Serious Eats starting in 2012.

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Updated Aug. 29, 2018
Chaas (Mildly Spiced Buttermilk)

[Photograph: Prasanna Sankhe]

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Recipe Facts

Active:5 mins
Total:5 mins
Serves:4 servings

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  • 3tablespoonsplain yogurt

  • 4cupswater

  • 1/4teaspoonblack salt(see note)

  • Kosher salt

  • 2teaspoonstoasted andground cumin seeds(divided)

  • 1serranochilelightly bruised (optional)

  • 2teaspoonsfinely chopped cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, water, black salt, salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin powder until lightly frothy. Add serrano chile (if using) and chopped coriander leaves. Stir. Pour into glasses. Sprinkle remaining cumin powder in each glass and top each with a coriander leaf. Serve immediately.

Notes

Indian black salt (kala namak) can be found in Indian grocers or ordered online.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
11 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol1mg 0%
Sodium229mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
总糖1克
Protein1g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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