Mattha
Veg
Contains dairy
Mattha is a cooling beverage made from buttermilk, seasoned with spices like cumin and coriander, often served as a refreshing drink after a spicy meal.
Cuisines
Nagpuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 15 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Yogurt , plain |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , paste |
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1 teaspoon | Green chili paste |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1/2 teaspoon | Black salt |
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1/2 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Oil |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- 2 Add water to the yogurt and continue whisking until well combined.
- 3 Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
- 5 Add ginger paste and green chili paste to the pan and sauté for a minute.
- 6 Pour the tempered mixture into the yogurt and water mixture.
- 7 Add sugar, black salt, and regular salt to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Adjust the amount of green chili paste to your spice preference.