🌿 Vegetarian Maharashtra Beverage

Maharashtra Mattha Spiced Buttermilk Jaggery Masala Cool

Thin yogurt churned with water, spiced with cumin, ginger, coriander and a touch of jaggery — the Maharashtrian masala buttermilk that is the summer cooling drink of the state.

Prep5 min
🍳Cook5 min
🕐Total10 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Maharashtra Mattha Spiced Buttermilk Jaggery Masala Cool
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Method

  1. 1

    Whisk yogurt and cold water together vigorously until completely smooth and frothy.

  2. 2

    Add roasted cumin powder, grated ginger, green chilli if using, fresh coriander and curry leaves.

  3. 3

    Add black salt, dissolved jaggery and regular salt. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Taste — Maharashtrian mattha should be sour, mildly spiced, slightly sweet from jaggery and deeply herby from coriander.

  5. 5

    Add ice cubes. Stir.

  6. 6

    Serve cold.

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