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:''For the award-winning sports writer, see [[Murray Chass]]''
'''Chass''' is the word used for [[buttermilk]] in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. Chass is the traditional [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] beverage from [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It is similar to, but cheaper than, [[Lassi]]. In many parts of Gujarat, like [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurastra]], it is used in place of [[drinking water]]. The main reason of chass being used is the scarceness of drinking water and the heat in the region. Chass is considered as a cool drink which keeps the body temperature down in summer.
== Preparation ==
The residue liquid from making [[butter]] is one type of chass. Chass can also be prepared using pure [[yogurt]] or [[curd]]. People from Gujarat add water to curd and blend it. [[Salt]], [[cumin]] and sometimes [[sugar]] are added for flavour and taste.
In modern days, different flavours are added to chass to make it tastier. [[Rose]] flavour with some amount of [[sugar]] makes a delicious sweet drink, similar to [[Lassi]]. Vendors like [[Amul]] have come up with their proprietary product named ''Masala Chass''.
[[Category:Dairy products]]
[[Category:Fermented foods]]
[[Category:Non-alcoholic beverages]]
[[Category:Indian beverages]]