Maharashtrian Mattha/ Salty Lassi/ Spicy Buttermilk

Mattha / Salty Lassi / Spicy Buttermilk

Ingredients:

1) 1/2 cup of curd/yogurt
2) 2 cups of water
3) 1 teaspoon of dry roasted cumin seeds
4) Salt to taste
5) 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
6) 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger
7) 1/2 green chili, finely chopped
8) 2 sprigs of cilantro, finely chopped
9) Pinch of dry crushed mint leaves (optional)
10) 1 tablespoon of boondi, soaked in water for 5 minutes (optional)

Method:

1) Beat curd and water for a minute or so
2) Add, cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, ginger, green chili and cilantro. Mix well
3) Garnish with crushed mint leaves and soaked boondi

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