How to make Buttermilk - A Colourful Perspective

Hi Foodies!

Most of you might already know how to make buttermilk (even if you don't, no worries). But does buttermilk always have to be simply white and boring? No! So, I thought of giving it a colourful perspective.

I got some very interesting answers to the question posed in my previous post regarding what comes to your mind when you think of the word 'Summer'? Many people said that they think of the cool and rejuvenating drinks. It reminded me of Buttermilk, or Chaas, as we popularly call it. So do you want to know how to make buttermilk, which is more pleasing to the eyes? Then continue reading!

Buttermilk is not only a refreshing drink but also aids in digestion. In India, its almost like a tradition to have buttermilk everyday, especially in this season of scorching heat. Having buttermilk, helps in balancing the overall temperature of the body. I've always been fond of colours and thus decided to slightly tweak my mother's traditional buttermilk recipe.

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Do the colours excite you? At Savour with Sakshi, I always try to bring my own perspective to food. So, lets get started and understand how to make buttermilk in just 5 minutes.

Beetroot Buttermilk

Recipe-
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Serves: 5-6 people

Ingredients-

• 2 cups yogurt
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium beetroot (peeled and chopped)
• 1 green chilli (chopped)
• 1 inch ginger
• Salt as per your taste

Method:
1. Put the beetroot, ginger, green chilli, salt, 1 cup water and 1 cup yogurt into a blender and blend well for 1 minute.
2. Add the other cup of yogurt and water to the mix. Blend again.
3. Once ready, you can serve it immediately or refrigerate it and then serve it chilled.

Beetroot Buttermilk

Mint Buttermilk/ Pudina Chaas

Recipe-
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Serves: 5-6 people

Ingredients-

• 2 cups yogurt
• 2 cups water
• 30-40 mint leaves (pudina)
• 1 green chilli (chopped)
• Salt as per your taste
• 2 tbsp cumin powder (jeera powder)

Method:
1. Put the mint leaves, green chilli, cumin powder, salt, 1 cup water and 1 cup yogurt into a blender and blend well for 1 minute.
2. Add the other cup of yogurt and water to the mix. Blend again.
3. Once ready, you can serve it immediately or refrigerate it and then serve it chilled.

Mint Buttermilk

Notes-

• You may boil the beetroot and use, for enhanced taste.
• Use the leftover beetroot for making beetroot hummus.
• Remains fresh for 1-2 days (keep it in refrigerator)
• Store it in glass or steel containers only.

There are many other benefits of buttermilk. Unlike other popular summer coolers, this drink requires no additional sugar, and thus is healthy. This drink is also known as Mor, Mooru, Majige and Ghol, in different parts of India.

Do try this simple and easy drink to re-hydrate yourself and let me know your reviews in the comments section. Stay tuned to Savour with Sakshi, for more amazing recipes.

Happy cooking!

Yours foodly,

Sakshi.