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Mattha (cooling Indian drink)
Serves 1
Easy
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Mattha is made from yogurt. Mattha is a quick, healthy and refreshing summer drink from India and can be served any time. It keeps your body hydrated. Many people regularly consumed it at the end of a meal, as it also helps with digestion.
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- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Grated Ginger - 3/4 teaspoon
- Sugar - 2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon (adjust as per taste)
- Water - 1 cup
- Very finely chopped coriander leaves - 1/2 tablespoon
- Optional - Chopped green finger chilli for heat - 1
Method
step 1
In a mixing bowl take yogurt.step 2
Add ginger, sugar, cumin powder, salt and whisk.step 3
Now add water and mix it into the yogurt thoroughly.step 4
Add coriander leaves and mix again.step 5
Serve in a glass and enjoy a cool refreshing drink in the summer.step 6
You can add finely chopped mint leaves for a different flavour.step 7
You can make the same drink with just salt. If you add less water, the yogurt will have a thicker consistency, which can be mixed with plain cooled cooked rice and enjoyed with your favourite pickle or curry.
