A study found that the milk fat molecules in buttermilk contain a unique bioactive protein that lowers cholesterol and has antiviral, antibacterial and anticarcinogenic properties. The same study found that drinking chaas every day can reduce blood pressure significantly.
8. Prevents dehydration.
Carry a bottle of chaas with you if you know you’re going to be out in the heat, or have a chilled glass as soon as you get home. The combination of water, yoghurt, salt and spices will replenish your fluid and electrolyte levels instantly, helping you ward off dehydration.
9. Works for lactose-intolerant people.
Many people who are lactose intolerant are actually able to digest yoghurt without a problem. If you’re lactose intolerant, drinking chaas is one way to make sure you get your calcium.
Masala chaas recipe
Ingredients
• 400 ml yoghurt
• 1 tsp black salt
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• A pinch asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• A few curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
Method
• Put the green chillies, coriander, ginger and 2-3 curry leaves in a mixer and blend them till they form a smooth paste.
• Add the yoghurt and blend using a hand blender, till smooth.
• Pour this mixture into a glass.
• Add the chaat masala, black salt, salt, lemon juice and asafoetida and mix well.
• Chill in the refrigerator.
• Garnish with one curry leaf and a few coriander leaves and serve.