Curry Wise, Kitchen Foolish!: Yogurt Drink (Chhaas)

One of the most refreshing summer drink made by mom is a yogurt based drink with little bit of jeera (cumin). It is deceptively simple to make. Believe it or not this was my first time making it, and it turns out the blender does all the work!

This is drink often served with biryani and can be salty or sweet (lassi). I have tried the sweet version, but my preference is for salty.

Prep time: 5 min or less
Serves: 3 glasses

Ingredients:

2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp cumin powder 
salt (to taste)
2 cups water
1 cup ice (or water)
Mint (for garnish)

Method:

In a blender add yogurt, cumin powder, salt, water, and ice. Blend until the mixture becomes frothy. And that's it!

Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with mint.  

Notes:

You can adjust the quantities yogurt and water based on the consistency you want. 

If you are planning on serving at a later time, do not add ice while blending, otherwise it will loose its consistency.  Add couple of ice cubes or keep it chilled in the refrigerator.