Masala Chaas Recipe – Spiced Greek Yogurt Drink (High-Protein)
Easy 5-minute blender recipe for Masala Chaas, a cooling Indian yogurt drink made with high-protein Greek yogurt, mint, cilantro, roasted cumin, and chaat masala.
Servings: 1
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- Nutribulet Blender or any blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt High-Protein Variety (see note 1)
- ½ cup chilled water
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves no stems
- 10-12 fresh cilantro leaves no stems
- ½ inch ginger peeled and cleaned
Chaas Masala (Spices)
- ¼ teaspoon pink salt (Himalayan) or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala (MDH, Everest, etc.)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients and spices to a blender jar. Close the lid and blend until everything is incorporated and smooth. Pour into a glass for serving, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Greek Yogurt: Use a plain variety of high-protein Greek Yogurt. Since the protein content of different brands varies, read the nutrition label to confirm. On average, a ¾ cup serving contains 16 grams of protein.
- Water: Adding chilled water ensures the best taste and texture. You can add ice, but that dilutes the flavors and texture.
- Herbs: Fresh cilantro and mint are the way to go here. Add just the leaves, not the stems.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger gives the best results here. If you find ginger spicy, consider reducing the quantity or omitting it.
- Seasoning: In my opinion, pink salt, aka Himalayan salt, produces the best flavor. Kosher salt is a good alternative. Some recipes call for black salt, also known as kaala namak. You can use it; however, I find its taste overpowering.
- Make-Ahead: You can make chaas up to 2 days in advance. Refrigerate it until ready to use. When ready, give it a good shake to blend all the ingredients again. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1538IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg