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Mint Buttermilk (Takra)

Prep Time:

5-7 minutes

Serves:

2

About the Recipe

Cooling and uplifting, this Mint Buttermilk is a refreshing way to beat the summer heat. Mint supports digestion and calms the fire element, making it a delicious complement to any Pitta-pacifying lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain, full-fat, non-homogenized yogurt (7 Stars works well in this recipe)

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves

  • Pinch of roasted cumin powder (Dry roast in a pan, then cool)

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • Pink Himalayan salt to taste

Preparation

  1. In a blender (or with an immersion blender) mix yogurt and water until fat forms on the top.

  2. Scrape off the fat (this can be discarded, used as butter, or saved to make ghee).

  3. Add mint leaves, roasted cumin powder, maple syrup, and salt and blend again.

  4. Serve room temperature.

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