Mattha/ Spicy Buttermilk
Mattha is maharashtrian traditional buttermilk or chaas which is often made during the summers to fight dehydration or acidity brought by it. It is a simple drink made special by serving during the weddings. During my childhood, I remember most weddings that happened at my native places, used to have a fixed menu more or less. There were no buffets or fancy live counters. Food was cooked in enormous quantities and no matter how predictable the menu was, it was always delicious.
In maharashtrian menu, if your thali had jalebi (or jilebi like we say) then it had to be accompanied with mattha. No knowledge about this combination. However, I also noticed that whenever the menu had masala bhat (spicy rice) it was serve with this spicy buttermilk to go along.
This one is pretty basic to make but tastes yummy.
Ingredients
1 cup curd/ yogurt
1/2 inch ginger
2 green chillies
1 tspn roasted cumin seeds
salt to taste
Method
1) Pound the ginger, chillies and cumin seeds to form thick paste. Add salt while pounding
2) Add this to the curd and mix it well
3) Add water to thin it down. This should be thinner than milk.
4) Chill it before serving
5)Serve with coriander as garnish
In maharashtrian menu, if your thali had jalebi (or jilebi like we say) then it had to be accompanied with mattha. No knowledge about this combination. However, I also noticed that whenever the menu had masala bhat (spicy rice) it was serve with this spicy buttermilk to go along.
This one is pretty basic to make but tastes yummy.
Ingredients
1 cup curd/ yogurt
1/2 inch ginger
2 green chillies
1 tspn roasted cumin seeds
salt to taste
Method
1) Pound the ginger, chillies and cumin seeds to form thick paste. Add salt while pounding
2) Add this to the curd and mix it well
3) Add water to thin it down. This should be thinner than milk.
4) Chill it before serving
5)Serve with coriander as garnish
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