Ginger Buttermilk
Allam Majjiga.
Ginger buttermilk is a spicy version of the famous thirst quencher “lassi”. Here, ginger and green chiles are used to give the spice and heat to the plain yogurt. Allam majjiga is served especially during summer months.
Makes: 2 – 3 Servings of Ginger Buttermilk.
Ingredients:
Plain Yogurt 1 1/2 Cups
Green Chile 1
Ginger 3/4 inch Piece
Salt to taste
Method of preparation:
Peel and roughly chop ginger.
Remove stems, wash and roughly chop green chiles.
First, blend ginger and green chile smoothly.
Then add around a cup of crushed ice and yogurt to the blender.
Blend everything for a minute and check for salt.
Pour the buttermilk into serving glasses and serve.
Notes: Make sure not to thin out the yogurt too much.
Suggestions: If the buttermilk is too thin, add more yogurt and blend well. Variations: You can also add lemon juice to the buttermilk.
Other Names: Allam Majjiga, Ginger Buttermilk.
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Jal Jeera
Jal Jeera.
Jal Jeera is a famous North Indian beverage served during summer time. Jal means water and jeera means cumin. Mint leaves are blended with water and strained. The water is then mixed with cumin powder and other spices. Jal jeera is served cold with a hint of lime juice in it.
Makes: 2 Servings of Jal Jeera.
Ingredients:
Freshly Roasted Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Mint Leaves 10 – 15 Leaves
Black Pepper Powder 1/4 tsp
Black Salt a Pinch
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Method of preparation:
Mix mint leaves with a cup of water.
Blend the mint leaves, strain and collect the water.
To the collected water, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Add around 2 glasses of water to dilute the above mixture.
Shake well and pour onto glasses having a handful of ice.
Serve jal jeera as a beverage.
Notes: Make sure to blend the mint leaves well to retrieve all the essence.
Suggestions: If the jal jeera is not spicy enough, add more pepper powder. For more tangy flavor, add amchur powder or add more lemon juice.
Variations: You can also add a small piece of ginger while adding the mint leaves for more heat.
Other Names: Jal Jeera. Jhal Jeera, Cumin Mint Drink.
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