You may be hearing a lot of  talk about Ayurvedic buttermilk and all its amazing digestive and health benefits. Maybe you’re interested in trying it but have two important questions you need answered first. Exactly what is Ayurvedic buttermilk, and how do you get it? Ayurvedic buttermilk is way different from any buttermilk that’s currently  on the market, and it’s something you can easily make in your own home!

Ayurvedic healers have been touting the health benefit of buttermilk for thousands of years. Early proponents of this traditional Ayurvedic health food claimed that those who take it daily won’t suffer from diseases. Buttermilk does, in fact, go a long way toward keeping us healthy. It detoxifies the body and cleanses the intestines, relieves constipation, and helps to replenish intestinal flora. It has less fat compared to regular milk and is rich in calcium, potassium, and vitamin B12. It cleanses the circulation channels, improving the flow of nutrients to the tissues, and is especially beneficial in vata imbalances. 

As mentioned before, the process of making Ayurvedic buttermilk is much different from the way that modern buttermilk is made. The Ayurvedic version is made by churning yogurt continuously in water, separating the fat from the yogurt and turning it into butter. You can make the following recipe and store the buttermilk in the fridge for daily consumption. If you would like, you can add spices such as cumin, cilantro, or cinnamon, and cardamom before drinking. 

Ayurvedic Buttermilk Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic whole milk yogurt

• 4 cups filtered water, cold 

Instructions

Put the yogurt and half the water in a medium-sized mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. After some time, the fat will start separate from the yogurt, forming butter. At this point, add the remaining half of the water, and continue to mix until more butter is formed. Pour through a sieve, saving the remaining  lumps of butter that collect in the sieve. You can make ghee with this butter if you would like. 

Disclaimer
The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of Ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease