Looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy this Navratri? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Hariyali Chaas is a delicious, cooling option to add to your festive menu. With its fresh, herby flavours and a hint of spice, this easy-to-make buttermilk is perfect for sipping between vrat meals. Here’s how to make it at home. (Also read: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s kesar pista kulfi recipe: A step-by-step guide to making the creamy, rich Indian dessert with simple ingredients at home )
Blend the ingredients: Add the yoghurt , green chillies, fresh coriander, chopped ginger, rock salt and roasted cumin powder to a blender. Blend until smooth. Quick to prepare with everyday ingredients, this chilled drink can be paired with lunch or enjoyed as a light, savoury refreshment. One of the OG chefs who became a television sensation, Sanjeev Kapoor’s journey to become a household name began with the cooking show Khana Khazana, which debuted in the 1990s.
- Born on April 10, 1964, Sanjeev Kapoor is a celebrity chef, television presenter, cookbook author, and entrepreneur. He has since earned numerous laurels, opened restaurants across the globe, and, in 2017, was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India.
For the best flavour, serve it freshly blended and adjust the water, salt and spice according to your preference.

