Seasoned Buttermilk | Recipe of the Day - HealthyLife

Ingredients for Blending

1. Yogurt / curd– 2 cups
2. Water – 1 cup
3. Salt – to taste
4. Turmeric Powder – a pinch

Blend all the above ingredients and keep it aside.

For seasoning:

• Finely sliced Shallots – 5 or 6
• Slit Green Chillies – 3
• Red Chillies – 3
• Curry Leaves – 6-8
• Finely Sliced Ginger – 1 tsp
• Turmeric – A pinch
• Fenugreek – A pinch
• Cumin Seeds or Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Mustard – 1/2 tsp

Preparation Method

• Heat oil in a deep pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• Saute shallots, green chillies, red chillies, ginger and curry leaves for 2 minutes.
• Add a pinch of turmeric, cumin seeds and fenugreek. Stir for a minute and keep the seasoning aside.
• Reduce heat and add the blended curd mixture to the same pan, stirring continuously.
• Keep on stirring until it becomes warm. Never allow it to boil. Add more salt if required.
• Pour the prepared seasoning over the buttermilk and remove from flame.
• Stir for a few more minutes allowing it to cool.
• Serve with rice or one can have this plain at the end of the meal.

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