--- title: "Beetroot Chaas Recipe (Beetroot Buttermilk)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/chukandar-chaas-beetroot-buttermilk/ date: 2025-04-23 modified: 2026-07-28 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Beetroot Chaas (Beetroot Buttermilk, Chukandar Chaas) is a refreshing Indian beverage made using fresh beetroot, yogurt, and spices. This summer cooler is perfect to sip on hot summer days." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Beverages" - "Indian Gluten Free" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Beetroot-Chaas-2-3.jpg word_count: 506 --- # Beetroot Chaas Recipe (Beetroot Buttermilk) **Beetroot chaas (beetroot buttermilk, chukandar chaas)** is your regular spiced buttermilk with a beetroot twist. Beetroot adds a mild sweetness, an earthy flavor, and a vibrant pink hue to this drink, making it quite interesting. **Serve** chilled beetroot chaas with your everyday meals, especially in summer. It also makes for a refreshing snack between meals or whenever hunger strikes. Make it using my easy recipe. 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This cooling drink is perfect to sip on hot summer days. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time10 minutes minsCooling Time10 minutes minsTotal Time25 minutes mins Course: DrinksCuisine: IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 4 people Calories: 115kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients #### For The Chaas ¼ cup peeled and cubed raw beetroot- ½ teaspoon grated ginger- ½ teaspoon finely chopped green chilies- 2 cups chilled plain yogurt (dahi, curd)- 2 cups chilled water- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste #### For Tempering - 1 tablespoon oil- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds- 10-12 curry leavesUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions #### Cook The Beetroot - Add beetroot and ½ cup of water to a pan.- Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.- Remove the pan from the heat and let the beetroot cool down to room temperature- Drain the water.- **Tip **- Save the water from boiling the beetroot and use it while blending.- Add the cooled beetroot to a blender jar along with ¼cup water, ginger, and green chilies, and blend to make a smooth paste.- Pass the beetroot mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Press with a spoon to get the maximum pulp. #### Make The Chaas - Add yogurt to a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy using a wire whisk.- Add water, salt, and pureed beetroot to the bowl and mix well. #### Temper The Chaas - Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.- When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds.- Pour the tempering over the chaas and stir well.- Serve beetroot chaas chilled. You can add a few ice cubes to the serving glasses. ### Notes Tempering is optional; however, it is highly recommended. If you have already cooked beetroots, then skip the cooking process. ### Nutrition Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 0.2mg