By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 2
74 cal · 10 min
Masala Chaas – Flavored Indian Buttermilk
Recipe GLPR7083a568ac9103
A refreshing Indian yogurt-based beverage blended with fresh green chilies, cilantro, curry leaves, ginger juice, and warm spices. Chaat masala and black salt add a distinctive tangy, savory depth. This cooling drink is perfect as a side to spiced meals or enjoyed on its own as a light refreshment.
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Ingredients
1 cup Chilled plain yogurt
1 Green chili, finely minced
small handful Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
small handful Curry leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Fresh ginger juice
¾ teaspoon Chaat masala
¾ teaspoon Black salt (kala namak)
Salt, to taste
2 cups Water, chilled
Directions
Pour the chilled yogurt into a blender or bowl with a wire whisk.
Add the finely minced green chili, chopped cilantro, chopped curry leaves, ginger juice, chaat masala, black salt, and salt to taste into the yogurt.
Blend or whisk the mixture until the herbs and chili are almost ground into tiny particles, ensuring a smooth consistency without noticeable chunks. This prevents biting into the chili and herb pieces while drinking.
Add the chilled water to the blended mixture and whisk or blend again until well combined and frothy.
If the mixture is not sufficiently chilled, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately while cold.
Comments
Curry leaves and chaat masala require a second stop—ALDI carries neither reliably, so expect a trip to an Indian grocery in Charlotte's Marketplace area or online ordering. The base yogurt and remaining aromatics (cilantro, ginger, chilis, salt) are standard at Harris Teeter or Food Lion, making cost per serving negligible when amortized across the small quantity. The stated 10 minutes is honest, though extracting fresh ginger juice adds a minute or two beyond blending. This is a weekend-friendly condiment or drink for Indian meal pairings rather than a weeknight staple, and it does not reheat—prepare it fresh and consume immediately.
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