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    Home » Drinks » Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk | Chaas

    Published: Feb 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 27, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk | Chaas

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    3 glass bottles filled with Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk & text at the top
    2 glass bottles filled with Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk & text at the bottom
    a hand reaching out to pick up a glass of cucumber chaas & text at the bottom

    Make this irresistible and refreshing cucumber flavored vegan buttermilk or chaas in just 10 minutes, the next time you get cucumbers! A drink all will love!

    a hand reaching out to pick up a glass of cucumber chaas

    Table of Contents

    • Indian Buttermilk - Chaas
    • How to make Vegan Buttermilk!
    • Trending video
    • Cucumber Flavored Buttermilk
    • Some more recipes to make with Cucumbers
    • Ingredients to make this vegan buttermilk
    • How to make Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk
    • Why Buttermilk is good for you
    • Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    Indian Buttermilk - Chaas

    We Indians love this beverage, especially during the summers! The Indian name for buttermilk is Chaas.

    Technically buttermilk is the liquid that is leftover when butter is churned out of cream or from sour yogurt. Chaas/ Chaach /Mattha keeps you hydrated and helps with digestion. 

    Being a South Indian, we love our buttermilk! Our version is called the Neer Mor and it has cilantro, curry leaves, and green chilies that get blended into the yogurt mixture.

    The serving is then garnished with a tempering of mustard seeds. It's delicious! There are many variations to the Indian Chaas but have you tried Indian Spiced Buttermilk Ice Pops yet?

    It's a fun way to enjoy Chaas! Obviously, it's not vegan-friendly which is why I wanted to share a non-dairy substitute for buttermilk. 

    3 glass bottles filled with Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    How to make Vegan Buttermilk!

    So yes, there is good news for those who don't do dairy for whatever reason! If you are wondering what is a vegan substitute for buttermilk, continue reading.

    Making your own homemade vegan buttermilk is beyond simple. When using high-fat non-dairy milk like soy milk and cashew milk, boil the milk, cool to warm, add the yogurt starter or probiotics and mix it in.

    Cover and let it sit for 8 hours in a warm place.

    Trending video

    For thin non-dairy milk like almond milk, you will have to thicken it with a bit of starch and cashews blended in. Then boil, cool, and add a starter.

    Important Note - Not all non-dairy milk will curdle when lemon juice is added. Like coconut milk will not curdle. 

    Handy Tip - If you are looking for vegan buttermilk for baking purposes, add lemon juice to soy milk and let it sit for 10 minutes.

    Once it begins to curdle and thicken, buttermilk is ready. This can be used in any baking recipe that calls for buttermilk. 

    2 glass bottles filled with Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    Cucumber Flavored Buttermilk

    Like I told you earlier, I love buttermilk. I try and have at least one glass a day and that too after lunch. However, I have only made the dairy version so far.

    This is why I was looking forward to trying the plant-based version. Since I love having spiced chaas, I decided to also spice this vegan version a bit. 

    Having made non-alcoholic drinks like Jalapeno Cucumber Mint Lemonade and Cold Cucumber Soup Shots in the past, I now wanted to make Cucumber Chaas! As we all know, cucumbers are really good for us for various reasons.

    • High in nutrients and antioxidants
    • Promotes hydration and helps in weight loss
    •  Are a refreshing and incredibly versatile addition to any diet

    3 glass bottles filled with cucumber chaas

    Some more recipes to make with Cucumbers

    • Spicy Japanese Cucumber Salad (Video recipe)
    • Cold Cucumber Soup Shots
    • Indian Style Spiced Yogurt Sandwich | Dahi Sandwich
    • Maharashtrian Koshimbir | Indian Veggie & Yogurt Salad

    Ingredients to make this vegan buttermilk

    all ingredients needed to make cucumber chaas is placed over a wooden board

    Here are the few ingredients needed to make this delicious cucumber chaas.

    How to make Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    As you can see in the image above, we just need a few ingredients to make this flavorful drink. I have used buttermilk made from soy milk for this recipe. 

    1. Add soymilk buttermilk to a blender and add lemon juice. 
    2. Then add curry leaves, cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala.
    3. Add cilantro. Add ice cubes if you want now. 
    4. Add chopped cucumber. Blend to make a juice consistency. 

    Strain if needed. Serve chilled. 

    Pro Tip - Serve this non-alcoholic drink for your house party on St.Patricks' Day! 

    4 image collage showing how to make Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    Pair this drink with Pistachio & Dill Flavored Turmeric Brown Rice, Kovalam Mutter or Matki Usal.

    Why Buttermilk is good for you

    Drinking buttermilk is sometimes better than yogurt. Here's why:

    • It's a non-alcoholic drink
    • Digestion gets easier and faster. 
    • It helps soothe an irritated stomach lining, especially after a spicy meal.
    • It is vitamin dense and thereby, very healthy.
    • It is a good source of calcium and can also be had by lactose-intolerant people, who have to skip the milk.

    3 glass bottles filled with Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk placed on a plate

    If you do try this Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk recipe or any other recipe from the blog, please let me know. I welcome your comments, star ratings, tweaks, and suggestions.

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    a hand reaching out to pick up a glass of cucumber chaas

    Cucumber Flavored Vegan Buttermilk

    Make this irresistible and refreshing cucumber flavored vegan buttermilk or chaas in just 10 minutes, the next time you get cucumbers! A drink all will love!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: beverage, Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 glasses
    Calories: 36.55kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Blender

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup soymilk buttermilk
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 4 curry leaves
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp chaat masala
    • 1 tsp black salt
    • 1/3 cup cilantro
    • 1 cucumber
    • ice cubes optional

    Instructions

    • Add soymilk buttermilk to a blender and add lemon juice.
    • Then add curry leaves, cumin powder, black salt and chaat masala.
    • Add cilantro. Add ice cubes if you want now.
    • Add chopped cucumber. Blend to make a juice consistency.
    • Strain if needed. Serve chilled.

    Notes

    • When using high fat non dairy milks like soy milk and cashew milk, boil the milk, cool to warm, add the yogurt starter or probiotics and mix it in. Cover and let it sit for 8 hours in a warm place.
    • For thin non dairy milks like almond milk, you will have to thicken it with a bit of starch and cashews blended in. Then boil, cool and add starter.
    • Not all the non-dairy milks will curdle when lemon juice is added. Certain nut milks like coconut milk will not.
    • If you are looking for vegan buttermilk for baking purpose, add lemon juice to soy milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once it begins to curdle and thicken, buttermilk is ready. This can be used in any baking recipe that calls for buttermilk. 
    • You can even use dairy free plain yogurt instead of buttermilk to make this beverage.
    • Add half jalapeno to the blender if you want a kick out of it.
    • You can substitute cilantro with mint for a more refreshing flavor. 
    • Skip adding curry leaves if its not available to you. 
    • If not vegan, use any plain yogurt to make this drink. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 36.55kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.12g | Protein: 2.59g | Fat: 0.78g | Saturated Fat: 0.35g | Cholesterol: 2.4mg | Sodium: 1228.73mg | Potassium: 201.54mg | Fiber: 0.53g | Sugar: 4.03g | Vitamin A: 209.97IU | Vitamin C: 24.81mg | Calcium: 88.91mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Irina says

      July 07, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      After I made your orange energy drink, there is another excellent recipe. I am so impressed with the drinks' summery colors! I cannot wait to give it a try!

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    2. Emily Liao says

      May 17, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is so interesting! The cucumber sounds so refreshing and definitely one I would use for a more crisp taste. Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    3. sanjana says

      May 01, 2020 at 3:10 am

      Hey priya tried this recipe, it was delicious. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 01, 2020 at 11:12 am

        I am so happy to hear that! Do share a pic if you have. Thank you.

        Reply
    4. Sangeeta sethi says

      February 29, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Superdelicious_Vegan version of Chaas ..wud surely try this

      Reply
      • Priya says

        February 29, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Thank you so much. I have got addicted to it now! 🙂 Do try and let me know how it turned out.

        Reply

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