These yogurt popsicles are a fun way to enjoy the Indian buttermilk drink! Here the Masala chaas recipe is used to make Popsicles. Make them in just 10 minutes!
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Favorite Indian drink
Chaas is basically thinned-down yogurt or curd made with just salt and hing (asafoetida). When some spices and herbs are added, it becomes Masala Chaas.
It's a cool and refreshing Indian drink loved by everyone and consumed all around the year. It's very simple and easy to make.
Across India, it’s known by different names - mattha in Hindi, taak in Marathi, majjige in Kannada, moru/neer mor in Tamil, and sambaram in Malayalam.
Traditionally, it was hand-blended using a wooden churner called Mathani. My mom would give me the duty of making buttermilk because I loved using this churner.
What would we South Indians ever do if there was no yogurt in our lives? We thrive on it and include it in our everyday diet somehow.
In fact, we South Indians love to have curd rice after every meal. Even when we get back home from travel, this is like comfort food and a must-have.
If not curd rice then the next best option is to make Chaas or buttermilk drink. It's our quick fix for any digestion-related problems plus it makes a great cooling drink.
Chaas vs Lassi
Chaas and lassi both are different drinks although made from yogurt. While buttermilk is a thinned-down drink, lassi is very thick and creamy.
Chaas is always salty and made with some spices and herbs while lassi can be made sweet or salty. Lassi is considered to be more indulgent while chaas is helpful for better digestion.
New Popsicle flavor
New recipes are always created with just an idea! While enjoying a glass of chaas, I thought it would be fun to convert this drink to ice pops (similar to yogurt Popsicles)!
I must say that I love this way of enjoying buttermilk more than the regular kind. It's so much more fun this way. Plus they look so pretty!
The herbs and the chillies give the required punch and flavor to this Popsicle. Give this masala chaas popsicle recipe a try and you will not be disappointed.
BTW, if making Popsicles is your jam, then check out these two recipes - Blueberry Masala Soda Popsicles, Peach Mango Creamsicles, and Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles.
Why make this
- A fun alternate way of enjoying Indian buttermilk
- Is an instant refresher
- Can be made in 10 minutes
- Needs basic ingredients
- Delicious summer treat
- Great for digestion due to its probiotic effect
- Packed with calcium
- Low-calorie snack
- Helps detoxify
Ingredients needed 🧾
Yogurt - I prefer to use full-fat yogurt because that gives these popsicles a creamy texture. You can also use fat-free, low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt here.
Herbs - cilantro and mint leaves (not the stems) bring in so much freshness and flavor to this chaas recipe. They also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Spices - ginger, green chillies, asafoetida, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala are added to make these buttermilk popsicles more flavorful and help with digestion.
Besides these ingredients, you will need a blender, and Popsicle molds.
How to make it 🔪
- In a blender, add yogurt.
- Then add asafoetida, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala.
- Now add the mint leaves.
- Then add cilantro.
- Add ginger and roughly chopped green chillies.
- Then add water. Blitz well till it's smooth.
- Pass it through the strainer.
- Then pour the mixture into Popsicle molds and freeze them overnight.
Serving suggestions 🍽
Serve them chilled on a hot sunny day! They are great for backyard parties. Store them in coolers and carry them with you on road trips or picnics as well.
These frozen summer treats can be had daily after any meal or as a quick snack. Buttermilk Ice Pops are loved by kids and adults equally.
You can also enjoy these buttermilk popsicles as a drink instead! A chilled glass of Masala Chaas post a heavy meal is always a good idea!
I would just say that it's best to avoid these Popsicles if you are suffering from a cold or have a pollen allergy.
Top recipe tips 💭
Skip or reduce the chillies if your tolerance level is low or if making for children. Straining is optional. If you don't mind the small particles, skip that step.
You can also grind all the ingredients without adding yogurt. Separately whisk yogurt and water using a hand blender and then mix in the ground paste.
These Ice Pops can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for 4-6 weeks. An alternative to Popsicle molds is small earthen pots.
Recipe FAQs 📖
To make vegan buttermilk popsicles, use any unsweetened dairy-free yogurt. The rest of the ingredients are naturally vegan. You can also refer to this recipe.
You can mix in pureed beets, or cucumber to make it more nourishing. You can also add some boondi to the chaas before pouring them into the molds.
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Recipe 📖
Masala Chaas Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup cilantro leaves
- ⅓ cup mint leaves
- 2-3 green chillies
- ½ teaspoon asafoetida
- 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
Instructions
- In a blender, add yogurt.
- Then add asafoetida, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala.
- Now add the mint leaves.
- Followed by cilantro.
- Add ginger and roughly chopped green chillies.
- Then add water. Blitz well till it's smooth.
- Pass it through the strainer.
- Then pour the mixture into Popsicle molds and freeze them overnight.
Notes
Nutrition
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