Phanna Taak/Tadka Chaas/Tempered Buttermilk

A soothing drink for summer that can be making in a jiffy.
Ingredients for Phanna Taak/Tadka Chaas Or Tempered Buttermilk
Buttermilk – 2 Cups
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Oil – ¼ th tsp
Dried Red chilly / Red pepper finely chopped – 1
Asafoetida- ¼ th tsp
Curry leaves -10
Salt – ¼  tsp
Black salt – ¼  tsp

Steps to prepare Phanna Taak/Tadka Chaas
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, when they start to splutter add curry leaves,red chilly bits, asafoetida  and switch off the flame.
Add this tempering to the buttermilk along with salt, black salt and mix well.
Pour this onto a serving glass.
Phanna Taak/Tadka Chaas is ready. Serve cold and enjoy. 

Note:
You can even add green chilies if desired.
You can add grated ginger, cumin seeds, mint leaves (these are my favorite)*
If you do not have buttermilk at home, then dilute 1 cup beaten thick yogurt with water and then add the spices.

Happy Coooking, 
Aps

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