Taaka Kadhi

Tempered buttermilk/chaas/taak gets ready within minutes and tastes great with steamed rice.  In Konkani, this is also called as Phanna Taak.

Ingredients:

Curd/Yogurt - 1 cup

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves/Kadhipata - a sprig

Turmeric/Haldi - 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida/Hing - 1/4 tsp

Ginger - 1/2 inch piece

Salt

Oil

Method:

1. Wash curry leaves and green chillies.  Pat them dry.  Crush the ginger piece.

2. Beat/Blend the curd with about 2 cups water, salt and turmeric.  Add more water if required.

3. Heat 1 - 2 tsp oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and asafoetida. When mustard seeds pop, turn off the heat.  Alternatively, a garlic tadka can also be added.

4. Pour this tempering/tadka/phann over the curd.  Add crushed ginger, chopped cilantro and mix.

5. Serve Taaka Kadi with steamed rice or as a drink.