Easy And Quick Spiced Buttermilk Recipe To Relish This Summer

As we usher into the Summer season, the scorching heat waves call for a refreshing drink and what could be better than the traditional spiced buttermilk? It is an old-school but brilliantly effective drink to beat the Summer heat. Here’s a quick and easy recipe of spiced buttermilk to relish this Summer.

Benefits Of Drinking Buttermilk In Summer

Hydration

One of the best things about buttermilk is its ability to keep you hydrated. It's a natural source of electrolytes, which helps replace fluids lost through sweat, keeping you refreshed and cool on a hot summer day.

Digestive Delight

Drinking buttermilk can be great for your digestive system. It contains probiotics that help with digestion and gut health, making it easier for your body to absorb nutrients. This can also help with common summer issues like bloating and indigestion.

Cooling Effect

Buttermilk has a cooling effect on the body, which can leave you feeling refreshed, calm, and energised.

Helps You Get Rid Of Acidity 

Buttermilk has natural antacids that can help soothe heartburn and indigestion, which often comes with eating heavy meals in the summer.

Immunity Booster

Some types of buttermilk are enriched with vitamin D and zinc, which are important for a strong immune system. This can help your body fight off illnesses and stay healthier.

Ingredients For Spiced Buttermilk

• 10 mint leaves (pudina)
• 1 green chilli
• Coriander leaves
• 1 inch ginger (adrak)
• 1 cup thick curd
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• salt to taste
• ¼ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 10 ice cubes
• 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• ½ tsp jeera (cumin)
• A few curry leaves (kadi patta)

Spiced Buttermilk Recipe

1. To start, blend together mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, and ginger in a blender. Add 1 cup of thick yogurt to the mix.
2. Next, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing), some cumin powder, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Then, add 1 cup of water and blend the mixture until it's frothy and smooth.
3. Pour the buttermilk into a large jug and add ice cubes to chill it. Meanwhile, prepare the tempering by heating ghee (clarified butter) in a pan. Then, add cumin seeds and curry leaves to the hot ghee.
4. Let the tempering mixture sizzle, then pour it over the buttermilk. Mix everything together with a large spoon. Pour the spiced buttermilk into glasses or a matka and serve chilled.

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