Mattha

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Mattha is an Indian drink made from curd or yogurt. Other ingredients include mint, salt, sugar, and namkeen (made from gram flour). It is generally served before or after a meal, though it can also be drunk with the meal, and it is thought to help with digestion.

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It used to be made as a by-product of churning butter. The liquid that resulted was drunk as a cure for stomachaches or just as a refreshing drink in the hot weather. More recently, it has been made using thinned-out yoghurt.