Sambharam (buttermilk)

We all love sambharam(buttermilk) on a hot sunny summer day. Its the best you can serve your guests and family. We have it as summer cooler, but nowadays I drink as a healthy drink before my lunch. It helps in keeping the body cool!!

I have created small video of the procedure. Please do watch, like and share. 

A desi health drink -Sambharam ( buttermilk) 

 Ingredients 

1 cup curd( add water and churn into buttermilk )

2 Green chilies
5 ice cubes

1 Garlic pod (optional)

1/2 lemon extract 

A large piece of Ginger 

A few Curry leaves 
1/2 tsp coriander leaves chopped

A pinch of Hing  

1/2 tsp crushed rock salt/ordinary powder salt

Garnish

Fresh lemon leaves if available

Tips

I have used a few ice cubes and 3 cups of water.

Freshly plucked curry leaves and lemon leaves gives flavour to the buttermilk.

Method 

*In a mixer or mortar and pestle grind green chili, ginger, garlic, curry, coriander, hing, and salt.   Add to the churned buttermilk. 

*Add lemon extract adjust salt. 

*Its  a digestive. Serve as a healthy drink on a very sunny day to your guests. It tastes great.

* You can make large quantities by increasing the proportion.

*Its a summer coolers, enjoy!