Thakka Soda (Bubbly Buttermilk)

"Thakka Soda" or Aerated Buttermilk, is a drink mostly served in functions in Mangalore and surrounding places like Udupi, Karkala, Kaup etc during summer season.
Refreshing, healthy and easy to make this drink tops my list of summer drinks.





Ingredients :
Curds - 1 cup or 250 gms
Cumin powder - 1tsp
Coriander leaves chopped - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece crushed
Green chillies - 1/2 - chopped and crushed lightly
Salt to taste
Aerated wate/Soda - 1 bottle
Ice cubes as required
Method :
Whisk/Beat the curds well in a vessel, along with cumin powder, coriander leaves, ginger, green chilli and salt.
Now add the aerated water/Soda into the vessel.
Mix and serve immediately chilled with ice cubes.