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Buttermilk (chaas)
Also called chaas, chhaas, mattha, majjiga, moru, mor, taak, spiced buttermilk, masala chaas
Curd whisked or blended with water and a little salt and cumin, often with mint, coriander, green chilli and ginger. A cooling drink that is usually served with or after a meal.
The short answer
Buttermilk (chaas) has about 62 kcal in a regular serving (1 glass, about 330 g), with 3.6 g of protein and 0.3 g of fibre. It rates 3.5/5 (good fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 2 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 62 kcal
- 1 glass (about 330 g)
- For weight management
- 3.5 / 5Rated 3.5 out of 5. Good fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 3.6 g · 0.3 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 10 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in buttermilk (chaas)?
Raw weights for one serving (1 glass, about 330 g), from the standard recipe
- Curd, 97 g
- Mint, 2 g
- Coriander leaves, 2 g
- Green chilli, 2 g
- Ginger, 2 g
- Water, 226 g
How is buttermilk (chaas) made?
Preparation 5 min
- 1Put the curd, mint, coriander, green chilli, ginger, roasted cumin and salt in a blender.
- 2Blend until smooth.
- 3Add the chilled water and blend again until it turns frothy.
- 4Taste and add more salt, water or a squeeze of lemon if you like.
- 5Pour into glasses and sprinkle a little roasted cumin or chaat masala on top.
Buttermilk (chaas) nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 glass, about 330 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 62 kcal | 19 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Swasthi's Recipes: Chaas Recipe (Spiced Indian Buttermilk), blender version, serves 2) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (613 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Swasthi's Recipes, Chaas Recipe (Spiced Indian Buttermilk), blender version 306 g, Hebbar's Kitchen, Buttermilk Recipe (Spiced Buttermilk, Chaas Masala) 335 g and Sanjeev Kapoor, Masala Chaas (butter milk) 337 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is buttermilk (chaas) good for weight management?
It rates 3.5/5, a good fit, because it is low in calories for its weight and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)0.19 kcal · 100/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)5.8 g · 59/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.5 g · 18/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)62 of 150 kcal (drink) · 100/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have buttermilk (chaas)
- Make it with low-fat or skimmed curd and more water
- Skip the ghee tempering that some recipes add
- Add mint, cumin and ginger for flavour instead of extra salt
- Have it in place of a sweet drink or fruit juice with lunch
Common questions about buttermilk (chaas)
How many calories are in buttermilk (chaas)?
About 62 kcal in 1 glass, about 330 g, or 19 kcal per 100 g.
Is buttermilk (chaas) good for weight management?
It rates 3.5/5, a good fit: it is low in calories for its weight and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in buttermilk (chaas)?
About 3.6 g in 1 glass, about 330 g, which is 5.8 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in buttermilk (chaas)?
About 10 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is chaas good for weight management?
Chaas is a light drink. A glass of about this size gives about 60 kcal here, much less than a sweet drink or a lassi.
Is shop-bought buttermilk the same as home-made chaas?
Not always. Packets may have added sugar or salt, so check the label. Home-made chaas lets you decide.
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