Chaas
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Chaas (gu:છાશ chhash, hi:छाछ chhachh) is a curd-based drink popular across the Indian subcontinent. In Magahi and Bundeli, it is called Mattha. In Rajasthani it is called Khati chaas or khato, in Odia it is called Ghol/Chaash, moru in Tamil and Malayalam, taak in Marathi, majjiga in Telugu, majjige in Kannada, ale (pronounced a-lay) in Tulu and ghol in Bengali. In Indian English, it is often referred to as buttermilk.
Key facts
- Prepared food.name
- Chaach
- Prepared food.image
- Mint lassi.jpg
- Prepared food.caption
- A glass full of chaas
- Prepared food.alternate_name
- chhas
- Prepared food.national_cuisine
- India
- Prepared food.region
- Indian subcontinent
- Prepared food.course
- Beverage
- Prepared food.country
- Indian subcontinent
- Prepared food.main_ingredient
- Dahi (yogurt), water, spices
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- Mint lassi.jpg
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- Etymology
- Preparation and variations
- Seasoning and flavours
- Consumption
- See also
- References
Chaas (gu:છાશ chhash, hi:छाछ chhachh) is a curd-based drink popular across the Indian subcontinent. In Magahi and Bundeli, it is called Mattha. In Rajasthani it is called Khati chaas or khato, in Odia it is called Ghol/Chaash, moru in Tamil and Malayalam, taak in Marathi, majjiga in Telugu, majjige in Kannada, ale (pronounced a-lay) in Tulu and ghol in Bengali. In Indian English, it is often referred to as buttermilk.
== Etymology == The name Chaas or Chaach is derived from Sanskrit word Chacchika (छच्छिका), meaning churned yogurt from which butter has been removed.