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    Home » Beverages » Indian Drinks

    Pudina Chaas (Mint Chaas)

    Published: Mar 31, 2022 · Last Modified: Oct 25, 2017 by Kanan Patel / 4 Comments

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    2 glasses of pudina chaas garnished with a mint leaf.

    This super refreshing, cooling pudina chaas is a summertime staple drink. This mint chaas is a variation of the regular masala chaas. 

    2 glasses of pudina chaas garnished with a mint leaf.
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    • ❤️About This Recipe
    • 🧾Ingredient Notes
    • 👩‍🍳Step By Step Photo Instructions 
    • 💭Expert Tips
    • 🍽 Serving Ideas
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • ⭐ Reviews

    ❤️About This Recipe

    • You’ll need only 8 ingredients (including water and salt) and 5 minutes.
    • This is an Indian spiced, yogurt-based drink. 
    • Pudina chaas (or any variety of chaas) is so cooling to your body, so it is usually served during the hot summer days.
    • Super easy to make: just add ingredients into the blender, blend and serve. This can’t get any simpler than this.

    🧾Ingredient Notes

    • Yogurt: Traditionally full-fat yogurt is used to make pudina chaas. But if you’re considering fat intake then you can use fat-free or low-fat yogurt. If so, chaas will be light and less creamy.
    • Mint leaves: use fresh (not wilted) mint leaves. Discard the stems that make the drink bitter sometimes.
    • Green chili: It is OPTIONAL. Seeds are removed to control the heat level. Just a half-inch piece is required. If you do not prefer the spicy taste or do not like to bite into the raw chili then skip
    • Roasted cumin powder: I usually make a small batch of my roasted cumin powder.
      • How to make it at home: dry roast the cumin seeds on medium-low heat till they are golden brown and aromatic. Remove it to a plate and let it cool down completely. Then grind into a spice grinder (or use mortar and pestle if making a small quantity).
    • Black salt (kala namak): It gives the right zing to mint chaas. There is no substitute for this ingredient.
    • Black pepper powder: It aids in easy digestion.

    👩‍🍳Step By Step Photo Instructions 

    1. Take all the ingredients into the blender.
    2. Blend it until smooth (you’ll see the tiny specs of mint leaves). Pour into the serving glass and enjoy.
    Collage of 2 steps showing all ingredients in a blender and blend.

    💭Expert Tips

    • Pudina chaas tastes best when served chilled.
    • Always use chilled yogurt and chilled water to get an instant chilled drink. Otherwise, make a few hours before serving and chill in the refrigerator.
    • Instead of using a blender, you can use a stick blender just like this masala chaas recipe.
    • It will separate (spices and yogurt settle at the bottom) as it sits longer, so always stir first and then serve.

    🍽 Serving Ideas

    Pudina chaas is usually served along with the meal. So after having a spicy curry meal, drink a glass of it. It’s a great way to cool off the stomach and helps to stay away from acidity.

    Pudian chaas with ice cubes and garnished with a mint leaf.

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    • Shikanji

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    Pudina Chaas (Mint Chaas)

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    This super refreshing, cooling pudina chaas is a summertime staple drink
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 92kcal
    Servings 2
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 1 cup Plain yogurt Chilled
    • 1 ½ cups Water Chilled
    • 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
    • ½ Green chili seeds removed
    • ½ teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon Black salt (Kala namak)
    • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper powder
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions 

    • Take all the ingredients into the blender.
    • Blend it until smooth (you’ll see the tiny specs of mint leaves).
    • Pour into the serving glass and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Pudina chaas tastes best when served chilled.
    • Always use chilled yogurt and chilled water to get an instant chilled drink. Otherwise, make a few hours prior to serving and chill in the refrigerator.
    • Instead of using a blender, you can use a stick blender.
    • It will separate (spices and yogurt settle at the bottom) as it sits longer, so always stir first and then serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 1.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 326mg | Sugar: 8.7g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1.3mg
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Mae

      June 26, 2015 at 8:44 am

      This looks so good! Definitely trying this week. Is Green chili necessary? or is there any substitute for this?

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      • Kanan

        June 26, 2015 at 4:38 pm

        you can skip the green chili.

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    2. NIRAV

      June 23, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Perfect for summer and very refreshing.

      thanks,

      Reply
      • Kanan

        June 24, 2015 at 9:51 am

        That's true.

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