{"id":"recipe_2e082afe98","slug":"chaas-indian-buttermilk","title":"Chaas (Indian Buttermilk)","description":"A refreshing and savory Indian yogurt drink infused with roasted cumin and black salt. Perfect for cooling down and aiding digestion after a spicy meal.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup plain yogurt (curd)","name":"Yogurt","quantity":245,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"plain","notes":"Full-fat or low-fat curd","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 cups cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":473,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cold","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"roasted","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp black salt (kala namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"provides the characteristic sulfurous aroma","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.125,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a deep bowl or a blender, combine the yogurt and cold water.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the yogurt and cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Whisk vigorously using a traditional Indian 'madhani' (wooden churner) or blend for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is smooth and a frothy layer forms on top.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk vigorously using a traditional Indian 'madhani' or blend","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the roasted cumin powder, black salt, and a pinch of regular salt. 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