Buttermilk is one of the most delectable and refreshing cooler to beat the heat. In India, buttermilk is widely known as “chaas” in Hindi, “ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ” in Kannada, “మజ్జిగ”, Telugu, “மோர்”, Tamil. There are many household traditional ways to prepare this drink. Buttermilk’s active cultures fight bad bacteria and help stimulate the immune system. Buttermilk helps in solving indigestion problems and also boost immunity. Buttermilk is lower in fat than regular milk, because the fat has been removed to make butter. It is also high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin as well as a good source of phosphorus. Buttermilk has more lactic acid than skim milk. When the hot sun is drilling all the essential nutrients from your body, a cool and refreshing buttermilk is simply comforting. To give the plain buttermilk little herby flavour, I added chopped fresh coriander leaves and cumin seeds. The aromatic flavour of coriander leaves and cumin seeds when blend with curd/yogurt the resultant is scrumptious. Coriander flavoured buttermilk is perfect for summer and can be taken as a coolant when you want to wash out spicy food down the throat.
Coriander Flavoured Buttermilk
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup low fat Yogurt/Curd
- 1/2 lit. Water
- 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp Cumin/Jeera, coarsely powdered
- Salt
PREPARATION:
- Beat yogurt/curd with salt and coriander leaves. Leave the mixture to cool in the refrigerator.
- Add water and cumin powder before serving. Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
This refreshingly cool buttermilk is going to participate in Festive Food:Summer Treat hosted by Priti of Indian Khana.
rekhas kitchen says
oohh woow simply superb coooooooool perfect for summer cute dol looks like you anly lubna
sowmya says
pretty photo..what else would anyone looks forward to during the hot summers..
Girl Japan says
You have the most interesting posts I love the fusion..
Sharmilee! :) says
Refreshing drink for this summer, sure a hit!
Pooja says
Nice presentation…Love that cute doll..Comfort drink adding coriander would have given a nice flavor..
Prathibha says
lovely refreshing drink for summers..Nice click..
Madhumathi says
Perfect post for summer!Just the look of your buttermilk refreshes me!
Varunavi says
yummyyyyyy buttermilk lubna……
Priya says
So refreshing buttermilk, prefect for hot days..Gorgeous clicks, love the doll, its so cute:)
DEESHA says
what a coincidence, I made it y'day too & shall post it sometime .. I love this in summer
Shama Nagarajan says
perfect for summer….nice entry
Miri says
My favourite – even when it is cold or I have a fever – gotta have my curd. Coriander buttermilk is the icing on the cake!
Curry Leaf says
I know its tasty and thirst quenching Lubna.I do a similar version with mint as well.The pic is too tempting
Chitra says
i used to add crushed ginger and curry leaf , urs is something good.will try it:)
Happy cook says
I love buttermilk drink and when it was summer season, mom made this a lot as it cooled your body down , she used to add ginger too.Love the pic.
Asha says
Majjige is the best in Summer or even in Winter with freshly cooked rice. LOVE the photos with little girl figurine!:)
Natashya says
I have never had a drink of buttermilk – although I cook with it. It is fairly thick here.I like your version with the yogurt and water, the drink does look very refreshing.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Rekha, Sowmya, Girl Japan, Sharmilee, Pooja, Prathibha, Madhumathi, Ning, Varunavi, Priya, Deesha, Shama, Nath, Miri, Curry Leaf, Chitra, Happy Cook, Asha and Nataysha.
Ramya Vijaykumar says
Comforting and a nice pic… sweet lil gal sitting next to the buttermilk cups…
Ning says
I love your cute photos! I have never tried yogurt with herbs, but I think this is a great idea! 🙂
Ashwini says
Magige is the best for this summer. Cool and refreshing. Nice pictures. Love that cute figurine.
nath says
It’s so fresh 😉
Priyameena says
Buttermilk looks very refreshing in this weather…I just simply love the doll..
Pooja says
I like your version of buttermilk with coriander leaves and jeera. Would have been very flavourful! I make it in a different way..would love to try this out!
Kalyani says
wow !! very cool photos …… will try it … thanks for sharing ……
Lavi says
Wow..Buttermilk Look’s so Cool..Nice Picture! I just Love Nandini Butter Milk!
AnuSriram says
Hmmmm.. Yummmy! Butter milk, sure is refreshing! Nice click!
Ushanandini says
Perfect for summer! Looks refreshing with coriander leaves…..love the cute little girl!
Shreya says
so refreshing…perfect for the summer..wish i could grab a glass from that beautiful tray…
Poornima Nair says
Nothing beats the heat like a chilled glass of buttermilk. Thats looks so tempting, my favorite drink for sure.
veena says
Lubna..
Buttermilk looks simply yummy ..coriander adds a great flavour ..nice idea
Pavithra says
oh i thought of posting it today… anyway one cooler at a time i will post it tomm
mona says
Chaanch, as we call Buttermilk in Urdu, is my fav summer drink. Its refreshing, healthy and easy to prepare.
Lovely clicks Lubna!
Mahimaa's kitchen says
nice pics lubna… looks so refreshing. and the doll is cute.
Cham says
I love the doll behind ur glasses. Guess it is very hot in India now, Love the buttermilk!
Sharmila says
Good one! Great for anytime .. not only summers. 🙂
Gita's Kitchen says
Nice picture Lubna, very refreshing and flavourful drink for summer 🙂
Uma says
looks so refreshing and soothing Lubna! Great Presentation too 🙂
Pavithra says
Butter milk is looking so good…
Tina says
perfect refreshing drink for this hot climate…i make it in a different way…never add corriander leaves….
Juliana says
Great for the coming Summer. Nice pictures!
Yasmeen says
Cool! slurping the thandi chaanch is best to cool down in scorching heat.love the cute flowery set up:)
notyet100 says
perfect nd refreshin,..regular in our kitcen during summers,..:-)
Valarmathi says
Perfect refreshing drink. Very cute doll. Very good click.
Sumi says
very nice picture, I can feel the chillness of the buttermilk thro the picture.
Renu says
nice drink !! ideal for summers
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Ramya, Ashwini, Priyameens, Pooja, Kalyani, Veena, Lavi, AnuSriram, Mona, Ushanandini, Cham, Sharmila, Shreya, Poornima, Uma, Pavithra, Mahimaa, Gita, Juliana, Tina, Yasmeen, Priyanka, Valar, Sumi and Renu.
a2zvegetariancuisine says
Good presentation ! Perfect summer cooler.
Kalai says
I used to make buttermilk drink with ginger and green mango.Perfect for summer.
Kitchen Flavours says
Green ginger and green mango combo with buttermilk sounds new to me Kalai.Thank you a2zvegetariancuisine.
Kitchen Flavours says
Kate – nice to see you after long time.
Kate- Aapplemint says
Oh yes ! Definitely the thing to have to beat the crazy summer heat !
Dhanya Nambirajan says
Looks so yummy and refreshing da. Luved the presentation.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Dhanya.
Priti says
Looks fab…nice click and thanks for the entry 🙂
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Priti.
Hamaree Rasoi says
I was looking for a refreshing drink. And this seems to fit the tag. Keep it up. Your blog rocks !!!
Ahaana Sharma says
This is a perfect summer drink. Looks delicious. Very well presented. Thanks for sharing this post.
Subha says
I just read your article on coriander-flavoured buttermilk on Kitchen Flavours, and it sounds absolutely delicious! The combination of coriander and buttermilk is such a refreshing twist. I love how you’ve made a traditional drink feel exciting and new.