Burhani , a cooling drink made up with the combination of buttermilk and yogurt. Spiced up with fresh herbs and a perfect accompaniment to a meal
With the arrival of summers, first thing that comes to my mind is to increase intake of liquids. Now a days there are lots of options available in the market. Cold drinks, juices , health drinks to name the few.But for me nothing is perfect than glass of Chaas (India), Buttermilk (English) & Laban (mid-eastern) for summers.
I remember during summers, lunch was never complete without chaas . Ammi used to prepare chaas with dash of cumin & salt. Though she worked at that time. But there was a always glass of laban on the table along with the lunch. And I have kept my ammi’s tradition here also. Do you know the advantages of buttermilk? Buttermilk is lower in fat & calories than regular milk as all the fat has already been removed from it to make butter.It is rich in protein, calcium & other bone strengthening vitamin.It is also easily digestible than milk.The foremost benefit is it reduces body heat & keeps you cool.Therefore must be consumed in large quantities in summers.
Buttermilk is so beneficial that many docs advise patients to consume more buttermilk instead of milk as it contains less fat, calories. And the best part is that one can consume buttermilk anytime – as a drink, which is refreshing and healthy.
Buttermilk when blended with different spices get different names. It is known as Mattha in Gujarat, Burhani in Maharashtra & Andra pradesh. In northern part of India it is called Lassi. Today sharing with you the recipe of Burhani. You must have read quite a few times the word Burhani on my space in number of post. Well we love it a lot and often make in our daily meals. I had my first taste of burhani after my marriage and I was hooked to it. Well it is a drink packed with full of flavors. And addictive too.
Burhani – makes 1 glass
50 gm yogurt
150 gm buttermilk
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp cumin
3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 green chili
Salt to taste
Blender to grind Method:
Grind together curd, green chilly,garlic, cumin powder & salt to form a paste
