Sambaram

Ingredients	For 8
Butter milk	6 cups
Ginger	1.25 cm.(1/2” piece)
Green chillies	3 – 4
Garlic	2 flakes
Red onions	4
Or
Medium-sized onion	1 (65gms)
Cumin	a large pinch
Turmeric	1tsp
Lime leaf	¾
Curry leaves	a few
Salt	to taste

Add salt and curry leaves to buttermilk. Crush remaining ingredients on a grinding stone and tie in a muslin bag. Steep in the buttermilk. With a spoon, press the bag a few times to extract flavour. Set aside for 2 to 3 hours. Strain and serve in pony tumblers. If desired, a small piece leaf can be floated on top.