Takra - Spiced Buttermilk
Beverage
⏱️ Time
5 minutes
🍽️ Servings
4 servings
🌱 Season
Summer, Spring
Suitable For
Pitta ✓
Kapha ✓
About This Recipe
Traditional digestive drink. Excellent for digestion and cooling. Essential summer beverage.
Ingredients
• 1 cup fresh yogurt
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp rock salt
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh ginger (optional)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp rock salt
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh ginger (optional)
Preparation Method
1. Blend yogurt with water until smooth
2. Add salt and roasted cumin powder
3. Whisk until frothy
4. Add chopped coriander and grated ginger
5. Serve fresh at room temperature
2. Add salt and roasted cumin powder
3. Whisk until frothy
4. Add chopped coriander and grated ginger
5. Serve fresh at room temperature
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste):
Sour, Salty
Virya (Potency):
Cooling
Health Benefits
Improves digestion, reduces Pitta, strengthens digestive fire, good for intestinal health
⏰ Best Time to Consume:
With lunch