Masala chaas — spiced protein buttermilk — is one of the easiest high-protein drinks you can make at home, and it doesn't taste like a supplement. This is the exact recipe behind our protein masala chaas guide, written out step by step so you can make your own masala chaas protein drink in under five minutes.

What You'll Need

• 200g curd (yogurt), well whisked
• 200ml cold water
• ½ tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder
• A pinch of black salt
• A small pinch of grated ginger
• A few sprigs of fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 scoop of Pod Nutrition Protein Masala Chaas premix, or 1 scoop of any Pod Nutrition plant or yeast protein flavour

How to Make Protein Masala Chaas

1. Add the curd and cold water to a blender or shaker.
2. Add the roasted cumin powder, black salt, ginger, and coriander.
3. Add one scoop of protein.
4. Blend or shake for 20–30 seconds until fully combined and slightly frothy.
5. Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Total protein: approximately 28–30g. Total time: under 5 minutes.

Protein Buttermilk, Two Ways

You can build this recipe two ways, depending on what you have on hand:

• Dedicated premix: Pod's Protein Masala Chaas premix is pre-balanced for the chaas format — spices, protein source and solubility are all tuned so it doesn't curdle in an acidic, cold base.
• DIY with any flavour: A neutral-leaning Pod Nutrition plant protein or yeast protein scoop also works well in this base if you'd rather use a flavour you already have at home.

Tips for the Best Protein Masala Chaas

• Use well-chilled curd and water for the most refreshing result.
• Low-fat curd works fine; thinned Greek yogurt gives you an even higher-protein base.
• Add the protein powder to cold or room-temperature liquid only — never to a hot base, to avoid clumping.
• Adjust cumin and black salt to taste; both are meant to be assertive in a good masala chaas.

FAQs

Can I make protein masala chaas ahead of time?

It's best mixed fresh and served immediately for the smoothest texture, but you can pre-mix the spice blend with curd and water, refrigerate, then blend in the protein scoop just before drinking.

Will the protein powder curdle in the chaas?

Pod Nutrition's formulation is designed for cold mixing in acidic bases like chaas. It blends smoothly without curdling when added to a cold or room-temperature base — avoid hot liquids.

Is protein buttermilk good post-workout?

Yes — with roughly 28–30g of protein, plus the electrolytes and probiotics already present in traditional masala chaas, it works well within the post-workout window. See the full nutritional case in our protein masala chaas guide.

Can I use a plant-based yogurt instead of dairy curd?

Yes, if you want a fully dairy-free version — a thick, unsweetened plant-based yogurt alternative works as the base, though the protein and probiotic content will vary by brand.

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