Serves 1
Ingredients (Buy locally grown organic ingredients, if possible)
1/4 cup plain yogurt (made from whole milk), room temperature
3/4 cup water, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cumin (jeera), dry roasted
1/2 tsp fresh ginger juice or a pinch dry ginger powder (shunthi)
4-6 fresh mint leaves, washed and chopped
Rock salt (saindhav salt) to taste
Equipment needed: Whisk
Directions
- Combine yogurt and water in a tall container and hand churn it until the butter completely separates. Remove the froth.
- Add ginger powder (or ginger juice), chopped mint leaves and salt to your taste. Garnish with roasted cumin and chopped mint leaves. Serve immediately with spoon straws (optional).
Ayurvedic Tip
Room temperature takra or buttermilk can be taken daily after lunch and dinner to improve the digestion. It balances both vata and kapha dosha. It is useful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, edema, hemorrhoids, urinary retention, ascites, anorexia and anemia.
Caution:
Since buttermilk is hot on nature, it should be avoided during summer season. People suffering from bleeding disorders, dizziness, burning sensation and wounds should avoid buttermilk.
Recipe inspired by Shubham Ayurveda Classical Classroom
Related: How to make fresh butter and buttermilk at home
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