But no matter what it’s called, it’s the perfect Indian summer drink, which is cool & refreshing, while also being really flavorful & good for you. The best part? It gets ready in just 3 minutes, and is pretty easy to tweak to suit your tastebuds! At our place, this Mattha is a staple during summers. And we usually prefer to have it after lunch. As it’s cool & refreshing, while also being good for digestion. But I personally enjoy it the most after a relatively heavy, and spicy meal, that we usually indulge in the weekends, like this chicken biryani or this spicy kolhapuri chicken curry! It’s difficult to explain why, but the same Mattha tastes that much more satisfying to me! 😄
What is Mattha / Taak
Mattha or Taak (also known as plain chaas) is essentially Indian spiced buttermilk. A basic mattha uses yogurt to make buttermilk, and then the buttermilk is flavored with salt, chilli, ginger & a little bit of asafoetida (hing).
Ingredients for Mattha / Taak
How to Make Mattha / Taak (Step by Step)
In a blender jar, take 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger (or a 1 inch piece), ½ of a green chilli, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon hing / asafoetida powder, and 2 cups of water.Blend till everything is well mixed, and you see some froth on the top.Then to it add fresh chopped coriander leaves, and using a spatula, just mix it in.Transfer to a jar / container to chill in the fridge.
Making Mattha without a Blender
I prefer making mattha in a blender, because it’s easier for me that way, but you can do it without using a blender, in any regular bowl / jar. Here’s how to do it –
Serving Suggestion
Serve chilled, preferably with a sprinkling of bhuna jeera (roasted cumin powder) on top.
Variations
More Indian Summer Drinks to try..
⭐️ Masala Chaas (mattha + herbs & spices)⭐️ Mango Lassi (using readymade mango pulp) As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️
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