Neer More(Yogurt Drink)

How to make Neer More - Refreshing drink made from yogurt - perfect for hot summers.

Main Ingredients : Yogurt (दही), Curry leaves (कड़ी पत्ते )

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Karnataka cuisine comprises of many vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that are full of flavour and taste. It is one of the oldest surviving cuisines and its origins can be traced back to the Iron Age. 
The varieties in Karnataka cuisine have influenced the neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra. The cuisine also reflects influences from these four neighbouring states on its food habits. 
Being a coastal state, coconut is grown in abundance. Needless to say coconut in its various forms like oil, milk, fresh and dried coconut is put to excellent use in its cuisine.

Neer More Recipe Card

Prep Time : 31-40 minutes

Cook time : 0-5 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Neer More Recipe

• Yogurt whisked 2 cups

• Curry leaves chopped 8-10

• Ginger seeded and chopped finely 1 inch piece

• Green chilli chopped 1

• Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1/4 cup

• Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon

• Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon

• Lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons

• Salt to taste

• Crushed ice 2 tablespoons

• Fresh red chillies 4 for garnishing

• Fresh mint sprigs 4 for garnishing

Method

Step 1

Lightly pound green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin powder, asafoetida, lemon juice and salt in a mortar with a pestle.

Step 2

Take the yogurt in a bowl. Add one and a quarter cups of water and whisk till smooth. Add the pounded mixture to the yogurt and mix well.

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Step 3

Add crushed ice to chill. Strain and serve in a tall stemmed glasses, garnished with a red chilli and mint sprig on each glass.