Golden Spice Buttermilk: Authentic Indian Recipe

Buttermilk (Indian) 🥛🇮🇳

Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 30

Description:

This traditional Indian buttermilk recipe is a staple in southern Indian cuisine. It offers a delightful tanginess that complements rice and curry dishes perfectly. You can enjoy it as is or try one of the two delicious variations provided.

Ingredients:

• 10 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 2 green chilies
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1-inch ginger
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 6 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Boil the Milk: In a large pot, bring the milk to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

2. Remove from Heat: As soon as you notice one or two bubbles forming on the surface of the milk, remove it from the heat. Avoid bringing it to a full boil.

3. Cool Down: Allow the boiled milk to cool down to room temperature.

4. Add Sour Cream: Once the milk has cooled, add the sour cream to it. Stir well to combine.

5. Fermentation: Cover the pot with a clean dish towel and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days to ferment. This process will give the buttermilk its characteristic tangy flavor.

6. Refrigerate: After fermentation, refrigerate the buttermilk. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

7. Basic Serving: Enjoy the freshly prepared buttermilk as a refreshing side dish with rice and curry.

Variations:

Variation 1: Fresh Buttermilk Salad

• Fill a soup bowl with enough freshly prepared buttermilk.
• Add finely chopped onion, tomato, and green chilies to the buttermilk.
• Stir well and serve as a refreshing side salad with rice and curry.

Variation 2: Spiced Buttermilk

1. In a saucepan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add finely chopped onion, ginger, curry leaves, and green chilies to the hot oil.
3. Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder over the mixture.
4. Sauté until the onions turn tender and golden brown.
5. Pour this aromatic mixture into half of the prepared buttermilk and stir well.
6. Serve the spiced buttermilk as a flavorful accompaniment to your meal.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 71.9
• Total Fat: 4.7g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 13.1mg
• Sodium: 42.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 4.8g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 0.4g
• Protein: 2.9g

This Indian buttermilk recipe offers a delicious way to incorporate probiotics into your diet while adding a burst of flavor to your meals. Whether enjoyed as a simple side dish or transformed into one of the flavorful variations, this buttermilk is sure to be a hit at your table!