When I hear “buttermilk” I instantly think of the stuff you get at the local grocery in the dairy section, or as a dry product in the baking aisle, and of course buttermilk biscuits and buttermilk pancakes come to mind. But today I learned that “buttermilk” is an ancient drink prepared with spices and is commonly served in most Indian households. I also learned there are numerous health and beauty benefits from this ancient Ayurvedic drink.

View the slideshow below for the recipe and health benefits of Ayurvedic buttermilk.