Sweet Rose Buttermilk (Takra)

Name: Sweet Rose Buttermilk (Takra)
Total time: 5-7 minutes

Prep Time:

5-7 minutes

Serves:

About the Recipe

Sweet rose buttermilk, or takra, is a traditional Ayurvedic digestive drink that offers cooling nourishment during warmer months. Rose is widely used in Ayurveda to calm excess heat, soothe the mind, and support emotional balance, while diluted yogurt supports gentle digestion. This lightly sweet Ayurvedic drink is refreshing, calming, and ideal when the body feels overheated or digestion needs gentle support. It’s a beautiful example of how Ayurvedic recipes combine flavor, seasonal awareness, and digestive wisdom.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt full-fat non-homogenized yogurt
2 cups water
1–2 tsp rose water (edible)
1 tsp raw sugar or maple syrup
Pinch of cardamom powder

Preparation

In a blender (or with an immersion blender) mix yogurt and water until fat forms on the top.
Scrape off the fat (this can be discarded, used as butter, or saved to make ghee).
Add rose water, cardamom, and raw sugar or maple syrup; blend again.
Serve room temperature

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