Neer Mor (Spiced Buttermilk - South Indian style)

 

          NEER MOR is a South Indian style spiced and salty buttermilk perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. As the name indicates Neer means water and Mor is yoghurt. So this is a watery drink where finely chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, curry leaves and ginger are added. 

           It is then had as it is or with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida to make it more flavorful and appetizing, This refreshing drink is more popular in Tamil Nadu. It has digestive and cooling properties. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this soothing regional beverage. 

          Buttermilk is a popular drink in most parts of India with different variations. In North India, it goes by the name of Lassi / Chaas. It is Majjiga in Andhra / Telangana, Sambaram in Kerala, Neer Majjige in Karnataka and Neer Mor in Tamil Nadu. 

          Neer Mor, apart from being a summer drink, it is also popular during the Hindu festival of Ram Navami. It is offered as prasad to God, which is then distributed to all the devotees. This healthy drink is also better than all the fizzy aerated drinks. So it is the best recipe to keep ourselves cool and hydrated throughout the day. 

Ingredients - 

• 1/2 cup yoghurt
• salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes (opt)
• 1/4 tsp. pepper powder (opt)

Tempering - 

• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 pinch of  asafoetida

          In a large bowl, add the yoghurt, water and salt to taste. Whisk well. Now add all the other ingredients and give it a stir. Keep aside. 

          For the tempering - Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. Then pour into the yoghurt mix and combine everything well.

          Refrigerate till serving time. Pour into individual glasses and enjoy this refreshing drink as and when needed. 

                                  In a large bowl, add the yoghurt,

                                  water and salt to taste. Whisk well.

                                 Now add all the other ingredients.

                                 Give it a stir and keep aside. 

                        For the tempering - Heat oil in a pan & temper with mustard seeds, 

                        curry leaves and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.

                                 Then pour into the yoghurt mix.

                                  Combine everything well.

                            Pour into glasses & enjoy this refreshing drink as & when needed. 

Sattu Ka Sharbat (Healthy Drink made of Roasted Black Chickpea flour - Bihari Cuisine)

 

          Check out this healthy Bihari style summer drink made of roasted black chickpea flour. Very few ingredients are required to come up with this amazing chilled beverage. The chickpea flour can be easily made fresh at home and stored in an air-tight container for later use. 

          This drink can be made in minutes by just mixing the flour with chilled water, salt, roasted cumin powder, lime juice, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, pepper powder, chopped coriander & mint leaves. It keeps you hydrated all day long. So go ahead a give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to make this quick and fuss free homemade energy drink. 

         Sattu has essential nutrients like calcium, fibre, iron, proteins, potassium and magnesium.    It helps to reduce bloating and burns calories effectively. So it aids in weight loss. It also keeps blood sugar levels in control and regulates blood pressure. 

          This Sattu drunk is very popualr in Bihar and other North Indian states. It is healthy, cooling and a refreshing beverage. Besides this savory drink, the sweet version, too can be made out of this Sattu flour. 

• 1 cup roasted black chickpea with skin
• 1/2 tsp. roasted & ground cumin powder
• pinch of pepper powder
• 1 pinch of rock salt / normal salt or to taste
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh coriander-mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, grated or ginger powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice 
• 2 glasses chilled water
• few ice cubes (opt)

          Grind the roasted black chickpea in a mixer grinder into a fine powder. Sieve well and store in an air-tight container. 

          In a large bowl, take two glasses of chilled water. To it add 3 tbsp. Sattu flour, followed by salt to taste, pepper powder, roasted cumin powder, chopped green chilies, chopped coriander-mint leaves, lime juice and grated ginger. Stir and mix everything well. 

          While serving, stir well as the flour tends to settle at the bottom. Enjoy this healthy summer drink along with some ice cubes if preferred. 

                                  Take 1 cup roasted black chickpea in a mixer grinder. 

                                  Grind the roasted chickpea into a fine powder. 

                                 Sieve well and store in an air-tight container. 

                                 The sieved flour.

  

                     In a large bowl, take two glasses of chilled water & add 3 tbsp. Sattu flour, 

                                  followed by salt to taste,

                                   pepper powder, 

                                  roasted cumin powder, 

                                 chopped green chilies, 

                                  chopped coriander-mint leaves, 

                                  lime juice 

                                 and grated ginger. Stir and mix everything well. 

 

                        While serving, stir well as the flour tends to settle at the bottom. Enjoy 

                        this healthy summer drink along with some ice cubes if preferred.