Ayurveda Recipes from Maharishi Ayurveda

Why Buttermilk?
First of all, this buttermilk is very different from what we call buttermilk in the West. This recipe is often used to restore the beneficial bacteria — a unique and difficult task. It is very good for assimilation and provides an excellent source of crucial digestive microbes.

Ingredients for one serving:

• 1/4 cup fresh cold yogurt (make your own fresh when possible for great results)
• 3/4 cup purified cold water (cold is important)
• 1/4 tsp. Cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp. Coriander leaf (also called cilantro)
• 1 pinch of rock salt (sea salt is an acceptable substitute

Directions:

Blend yogurt by itself on low for 3-5 minutes. Then add cold water to yogurt. Blend again on low for 3-5 minutes. Collect and discard the fatty foam on top. Repeat blending and remove further fatty foam if yogurt still seems thick or solid white (should appear watery but cloudy in color when finished). Add the three spices/herbs and stir by hand briefly, just enough to mix the spices evenly. Serve at room temperature.