Butterfly Pea Masala Chaas is an easy Indian-style dried butterfly pea or Aparajita flowers recipe made with 6 dried butterfly pea flowers. This chaas uses a cooled flower infusion for a soft natural blue tint and keeps the flavour firmly savoury. This version is written for a normal home kitchen: exact quantities, familiar utensils and a clear order of work.
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea (Aparajita) is food-grade dried butterfly pea flowers that brew a naturally blue infusion. In this recipe, Tangy curd, cumin and mint lead; Aparajita adds colour and a mild earthy note. You can review the current ingredient and pack directions on the Sendriya Life Butterfly Pea Flower Tea (Aparajita) product page.
Why this butterfly pea chaas recipe works
The method uses a measured amount of the featured ingredient and surrounds it with familiar Indian flavours. That matters because herbs, flowers, seeds and leaf powders behave differently from ordinary masala: careful timing preserves aroma, controlled heat prevents bitterness, and a final sour or fresh element keeps the finished dish balanced.
Tangy curd, cumin and mint lead; Aparajita adds colour and a mild earthy note. The recipe also uses ordinary pantry measurements, so it is easy to repeat. On the first attempt, follow the quantities exactly; make only one change at a time on later batches. That is the simplest way to learn the ingredient rather than hiding it under excess spice or sweetness.
Butterfly Pea Masala Chaas at a glance
- Prep time: 12 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 12 minutes
- Makes: 2 glasses
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 6 dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 cup plain curd
- 1 1/4 cups chilled water
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
How to make Butterfly Pea Masala Chaas
- Steep flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, strain and cool completely.
- Whisk curd until smooth, then add chilled water.
- Mix in the blue infusion, cumin, black salt and mint.
- Serve immediately; avoid lemon if you want to keep the blue tone.
Nani’s kitchen notes
- Cool the infusion before mixing with curd.
- Whisk well for an even colour.
- Skip citrus unless a violet shade is welcome.
The small technique details are worth keeping. Measure the featured ingredient with a level spoon, use a clean dry utensil, and taste the finished recipe before deciding it needs more. Stronger is not automatically better; a balanced recipe is one you will genuinely want to make again.
How to serve it
Serve with pulao, khichdi or a summer thali. For the best texture and aroma, serve at the temperature stated in the method and add delicate finishes—lemon, fresh herbs, roasted seeds or tempering—just before the plate reaches the table.
Storage and make-ahead guidance
Best fresh; refrigerate for no more than 8 hours. Always use a clean container, cool cooked food promptly and discard anything that develops an unusual smell, appearance or texture.
One simple variation
Replace mint with coriander and a pinch of grated ginger. Keep the featured dried butterfly pea or Aparajita flowers quantity unchanged the first time you try the variation so you can judge the other change clearly.
Ingredient note: Use food-grade butterfly pea flowers and follow the serving directions on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
How much dried butterfly pea or Aparajita flowers is used in this recipe?
This recipe uses 6 dried butterfly pea flowers. Keep that measurement consistent on the first attempt, then adjust only for taste and within the directions printed on the product pack.
Can I make Butterfly Pea Masala Chaas ahead?
Best fresh; refrigerate for no more than 8 hours.
What is an easy variation of this recipe?
Replace mint with coriander and a pinch of grated ginger.
More Butterfly Pea Flower Tea (Aparajita) recipes
Cook with the ingredient used here: Shop Sendriya Life Butterfly Pea Flower Tea (Aparajita). For more ideas across the pantry, visit The Sendriya Journal.
This recipe provides general food information. Check the product label for ingredients, allergens, pack directions and storage instructions. Individual needs vary.
