6/25/12

Mattha - A refreshing spicy yogurt drink

Mattha is a Maharashtrian version of Lassi if you will.  Both are made from yogurt or buttermilk. I have chosen plain yogurt. This is a perfect summer drink with your meal (if you ease up on the ginger and green chilli) But I am a true masala girl so I do not shy away from spices. Feel free to adjust the levels based on your taste preference.

 Ingredients and method:

2 cups of yogurt
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
Dash of Hing or Asofoetida
1/2 tsp of cumin powder
Salt to taste
Few mint leaves, chopped

1. Add 3 cups of water to the yogurt. Beat well in a hand blender. 
2. Add the green chilli, ginger, hing, cumin powder, salt, and mint leaves and run the mixture in the blender again.
3. Serve chilled.

Note: If you find the drink too thick, you can add more water.

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