Buttermilk- (Indian) Recipe

Name: Buttermilk- (Indian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups homogonized milk; 1/2 cup sour cream (don't use light sour cream, use the real thing!); 1 onion, chopped finely,optional; 1 tomatoes, chopped,optional; 2 green chilies, chopped finely,optional; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional; 1 pinch mustard seeds, optional; 2 slices ginger, sliced finely and then pounded well,optional; 6 curry leaves, optional; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, optional; salt, optional

Servings: persons

10 cups homogonized milk
1/2 cup sour cream (don't use light sour cream, use the real thing!)
1 onion, chopped finely,optional
1 tomatoes, chopped,optional
2 green chilies, chopped finely,optional
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional
1 pinch mustard seeds, optional
2 slices ginger, sliced finely and then pounded well,optional
6 curry leaves, optional
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, optional
salt, optional

1
Boil milk, stirring constantly.
2
When one or two bubbles appear, take off the heat.
3
Do not bring to a full boil.
4
When it has cooled down to room temperature, put 1/2 cup of sour cream in it.
5
Cover with a clean dish towel and let sit on the counter for 2-3 days.
6
When set, refrigerate.
7
Can be kept for 2-3 weeks.
8
This can be used as a side dish to rice and curry or you can make one of the following 2 variations with it: Variation#1: Put enough buttermilk to fill a soup bowl.
9
Add raw chopped onion, tomato and green chillies.
10
Stir and serve as a side dish to rice and curry.
11
Variation#2: In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil, add the onion, ginger, curry leaves, chillies salt and turmeric.
12
Cook until onions are tender and golden brown.
13
Add this to about half of the prepared buttermilk.

543

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups homogonized milk, 1/2 cup sour cream (don't use light sour cream, use the real thing!), 1 onion, chopped finely,optional, 1 tomatoes, chopped,optional, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk- (Indian) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buttermilk- (Indian)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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