Masala Mor (Spicy Buttermilk)

A healthy and very tasty South Indian refreshing drink.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup thick curds
• 5 cups water
• ½ inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• 3-4 curry leaves
• Sea salt/ Rock salt to taste
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (optional)
• Oil for tadka

DIRECTIONS

1.Beat the curds to a smooth paste. Mix the water into it to make thin buttermilk.
2.With a mortar-pestle, pound the ginger and chillies with some salt. Add this and the coriander to the buttermilk.
3.Pop the mustard seeds and curry leaves in a little oil and put it into the mor.
4.Add a pinch of asafoetida and mix well using a churner. It’s best left to chill and soak up the flavours for about 30 minutes.
5.Enjoy your tall glass of masala mor.