Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas

Doogh is a refreshing drink make with curd, cucumber and mint. It is popular in Afghanistan,Persia, Iran, Turkey and other middle eastern countries. It is similar to buttermilk or chaas which is quite popular in India. Serve after lunch or dinner or anytime of your day to quench your thirst.

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Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas
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Doogh is a classic twist to the traditional Afghan Yogurt Drink also known as Chaas in India where the yogurt is blended along with mint, spices and cucumber making it a perfect drink for the summers.

It makes a great summer cooler and is simply flavoured with cumin powder. It should be served chilled and usually it is made with chilled water or ice cubes. It tastes great after a north indian meal or a middle eastern meal.

Serve this Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas with Lehsuni Methi Paneer and Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha for lunch.

If you like this recipe, try more recipes like

  1. Masala Chaas Recipe (Indian Spiced Buttermilk)
  2. Pudina Buttermilk Recipe
  3. Vazaithandu Neer Mor Recipe (Plantain Stem Buttermilk)

Cuisine: Afghan
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

0 M

Total in

10 M

Makes:

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina)
  • 1 cup Cucumber , peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • Salt , to taste
  • Ice cubes , a few

How to make Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas

  1. To begin making the Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas into the preethi zodiac blender tall jar add yogurt, mint leaves, cucumber, cumin, ice cubes and salt to taste.

  2. Turn on the puree function and blent to make a smooth drink. 

  3. Pour the Afghani Dhoog into serving glass and serve chilled.

  4. Serve this Afghani Dhoog Recipe - Cucumber Mint Buttermilk/ Chaas with Lehsuni Methi Paneer and Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha for lunch.