Veenas Vegnation: Chaas Ka Masala

Most of the days , the weather in Chennai is hot. Since we have a very humid climate , generally we like to drink lot of buttermilk. It does help during the very hot seson to keep the body temperature down. We like to have as plain curds, Sweet lassi, Cucumber lassi, Peach lassi and also salt lassi and our traditional Neer Moru.When making salt lassi I add this chaas Masala , the recipe of which I use for Maayeka.. The taste and the flavour on adding this masala takes the buttermilk to a whole new level. Do try this.Thank you Anjana for the lovely recipe

INGREDIENTS

Recipe Source: Maayeka

Cumin seeds	2tbsp
Coriander seeds	2 1/2tbsp
Peppercorns	1/2 tsp
White pepper powder	1tbsp
Kala Namak	1tbsp
Salt	1tbsp
Ginger powder	1 ½ tsp
Dry Mint	1 ½ tbsp
Amchur powder	1 ½ tbsp
Asafoetida	2tsp

PREPARATION

Dry roast pepper corn, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan in low heat till a good flavour emanates

Let it cool completely

Transfer this to a mixture jar and grind it into a smooth powder

Now add the other ingredients and grind everything to a smooth powder.

Store it in an airtight container

To make masala chaas, add 1 tbsp of this powder to a glass of buttermilk. Add more salt if necessary.

Mix well and serve