Beat the scorching summer heat by trying out this cool invigorating drink.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups plain yoghurt
• 3 cups chilled water
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 green chilli
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil
Procedure:
• Beat curds with whipper till smooth.
• Add water, churn well.
• Squeeze ginger juice in buttermilk.
• Add salt. Break chilli into two halves.
• Heat a small pan, add oil.
• When hot, add seeds and allow to splutter.
• Add curry leaves, chilli, and pour while sizzling, in buttermilk.
• Dip pan in buttermilk if possible, remove.
• Add coriander leaves, stir to mix everything.
• Pour into a large ceramic, glass or earthen pot or jug.
• Chill for one or two hours till required.
• Serve chilled as a cool refreshing drink or with rice.
–Agencies