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| Alternative names | Mohi (in Nepal) |
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| Place of origin | India,Bangladesh |
| Region or state | India,Bangladesh,Nepal |
| Main ingredients | Buttermilk ordahi (yogurt) |
Mattha (Bhojpuri: 𑂧𑂰𑂘𑂰,romanized: Māthā,Bengali:মাঠা,romanized: Māṭhā,Hindi:मट्ठा,romanized: Maṭṭhā) is a beverage that originates from theIndian subcontinent. It is made fromdahi (yogurt) orbuttermilk mixed with spices and sugar. Plain buttermilk is also called Mattha in theIndian states ofBihar,Tripura,Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal andBangladesh[1] Ingredients added to buttermilk to make mattha may includemint, roastedcumin seeds,asafoetida,curry leaves,salt andsugar.[2][3]
Mattha may also besmoked before serving for flavour. It is generally served before or after a meal, though it can also be consumed with the meal, and it is thought to help with digestion. Mattha is similar toChaas, which is also calledchhanch orghol, but spicier and is known as Mohi inNepal.
Lassi is a popular summer yogurt drink fromIndia,Bangladesh andPakistan.
Borhani is a sweet and spicy drink fromBangladesh usually consumed during weddings and parties or celebrations such as Rojarīd andKorban. It is popular during the hot months.
Chass is a popularIndian drink.
Ghol is aBengali drink similar to mattha. It is usually consumed duringRomjan inBangladesh.
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