Masala Buttermilk

Savoury yoghurt drinks have a sweeping culinary reach, mainly across the Islamic world. At the simplest and most refreshing is ayran, yoghurt lightly salted and thinned with iced water. It is drunk in Turkey, the Middle East and Central Asia, a perfect pairing for kebabs. To transform it to Iranian doogh, add mint, or a pinch of ground cumin to make a South Asian lassi. Or up the ante on the spicing and head to southern India for buttermilk.

With its refreshing blend of cooling yogh