Masala Chaas (Spiced Buttermilk)

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick yogurt
• 3 cups cold water
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• A few curry leaves and coriander, chopped
• Black salt, salt, ice cubes

Method

1. Whisk the yogurt well until completely smooth and lump-free.
2. Gradually add the cold water while whisking, thinning it out to a drinkable consistency.
3. Add roasted cumin powder, green chilli, black salt and salt; whisk again to combine.
4. Stir in chopped coriander and curry leaves.
5. Serve chilled over ice — this is a cooling drink best made fresh rather than stored.