Indian Spiced Buttermilk (Chaas, Mattha) - Hare Krishna Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• 1/4 teaspoon regular salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• A few fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• A few fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• Lemon slice or mint sprig for garnish