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    You are here: Home / Onam / Sambaram Recipe | Spiced Buttermilk | Kerala Pacha Moru

    Sambaram Recipe | Spiced Buttermilk | Kerala Pacha Moru

    Last Updated On: Apr 18, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Sambaram is a Kerala style spiced buttermilk. Sambaram is a refreshing drink made by blending curd with water, green chili, ginger and salt. Sambaram is served as a part of Onam Sadhya as it helps in digestion of the huge spread of Sadhya. Learn to make Sambaram with step by step pictures and video.

    sambaram served with onion, green chillies

    I have tasted sambaram only few times, now I can easily make at home itself. Sambaram is served in Onam Sadya meal as it helps in digestion. Not only for Sadya you can even make this spiced buttermilk to beat the scorching heat.

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    • About Sambaram
    • Sambaram Video
    • Sambaram Ingredients
    • How to make Sambaram Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Sambaram

    Sambaram is a Kerala style spiced buttermilk made using thick curd, small onion, green chilies, curry leaves and salt. Sambaram is a popular drink served in Onam Sadya meal. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare Sambaram.

    Sambaram is a refreshing summer drink, a slightly different take to the South Indian Neer Mor. Sambaram or Spiced buttermilk is the Kerala version of Moru / Chass / Majjiga / Majjige / Taak. This Kerala version of spiced buttermilk is also called as Sambharam or Moru or Pacha moru or Morum vellam.

    Sambaram is sold commercially as a street food and in juice & petti (local) shops in Kerala. It is a very good replacement for tea, coffee or juices in summer between breakfast and lunch. It is a very refreshing drink to beat the heat.

    My memory of Sambaram dates back to childhood days during my train journey to Goa where it was offered in packets – I could not stop with one – well most of us could not! You feel the stomach is really filled after having Moru during the diet / fasting days.

    Sambaram is best in summer and gives a refreshing feel. It also aids in digestion and hence can be served as one of the dish whenever we have huge spread. Since Sambaram is a body cooler, it is better to avoid in rainy days and after evening or else one may catch cold!

    sambaram served with onion, green chillies

    Sambaram Video

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    • Neer mor
    • Chaas
    • Taak
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    Sambaram Ingredients

    • Curd – Thick curd / Yogurt is recommended for this recipe. Fresh curd or the buttermilk churned after separating butter while making homemade butter gives a perfect blend. Add water based on your taste of having it like a lassi or buttermilk. Curd available at stores will also be good for this recipe.
    • Ginger – Ginger gives good flavor to this buttermilk also aids in digestion.
    • Green Chili – You can use regular green chilies or the long variety ones as per the availability.
    • Small Onion – Small onion adds aroma and flavor to the buttermilk.
    ingredients needed to make sambaram

    Why this recipe works?

    • Easy and quick to make.
    • Customizable according to our preference.
    • Healthy and nutritious.
    • Perfect to serve as a part of Sadya meal.
    • Can be made under 15 minutes.

    Similar Recipes

    • Onam Sadya Menu 1
    • Onam Sadya Menu 2
    • Ada Pradhaman
    • Palada Pradhaman
    • Paal Payasam

    How to make Sambaram Step by Step

    1.First get ready with 1/2 inch ginger, 2 small onion and 1 long green chili. Chop them roughly.

    get ready with ginger,onion and green chilli

    2.Take a hand mortar and pestle and crush using it. You can use mixer to crush it roughly too.

    crush roughly

    3.Crush roughly but do not make it a fine paste if using a mixer just crush it coarsely.

    crush with mortar and pestle

    4.Crush like shown below. Set aside.

    crushed and ready

    5.To a mixing bowl : add 1 cup thick curd.

    add curd

    6.Add 1 and 1/2 cups water to it.

    add water

    7.Whisk well. I used my hand churner to do this.

    whisk well

    8.Whisk until smooth and creamy.

    whisked buttermilk

    9.Add required salt to it.

    add salt to taste

    10.Add crushed ginger,onion and green chili.

    add crushed items

    11.Add finely chopped curry leaves.

    add curry leaves

    12.Mix it well.

    mix well

    13. Sambaram is ready to serve!

    serve

    Serve chilled!

    sambaram served with onion, green chillies

    Expert Tips

    • Curd – Use thick fresh curd. Thin it down by adding water. Use thick chilled curd for best results.
    • Whisking – You can use the traditional mathu(wooden ladle) or wired whisk to whisk the curd.
    • Flavorings – Small onion, ginger and green chilies are crushed and added which gives the drink a great flavor.
    • Consistency – The consistency can be adjusted to your liking, add more water if you like it a bit runny.
    • Spice level – Adjust spice level according to your preference. You can add more green chilies if you want it more spicy.
    • Resting time – You can give resting time of 30 minutes, keep it covered. Then if you want you can strain it and drink, the flavors will still be there.

    Serving & Storage

    Serve Sambaram chilled. Sambaram can be served as a part of meals or as a mid day drink. Garnish with coriander leaves or mint leaves to make Sambaram more appealing and refreshing.

    Add ice cubes to make Sambaram exciting for kids and those who likes to have it with ice. Since buttermilk becomes sour after few hours, consume it fresh.

    FAQS

    1.What is Sambaram?

    Sambaram  (Sambharam / Moru) is a refreshing drink made by blending curd (yogurt) with water, chili, ginger and salt. Sambaram is the Kerala version of Moru (Tamil) / Chass (Hindi) / Majjiga (Kannada) / Majjige (Telugu) / Taak (Marathi).

    2.Is Sambaram and buttermilk the same ?

    No. While the buttermilk is raw, Sambaram is flavored with chilli,, ginger and salt. However Sambaram, Moru, Chass, Majjiga, Majjige, Taak are all similar but prepared with slight variations in the ingredients.

    sambaram served with onion, green chillies

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    Sambaram Recipe

    Sambaram is a Kerala style spiced buttermilk. Sambaram is a refreshing drink made by blending curd with water, green chili, ginger and salt. Sambaram is served as a part of Onam Sadhya as it helps in digestion of the huge spread of Sadhya. Learn to make Sambaram with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup curd
    • 1 and 1/2 cups water
    • 1/2 inch ginger
    • 2 small onion
    • 1 long green chilli
    • salt to taste
    • few curry leaves

    Instructions

    • First get ready with 1/2 inch ginger, 2 small onion and 1 long green chili. Chop them roughly.
    • Take a hand mortar and pestle and crush using it. You can use mixer to crush it roughly too.
    • Crush roughly but do not make it a fine paste if using a mixer just crush it coarsely.
    • Crush like shown below. Set aside.
    • To a mixing bowl : add 1 cup thick curd.
    • Add 1 and 1/2 cups water to it.
    • Whisk well. I used my hand churner to do this.
    • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    • Add required salt to it.
    • Add crushed ginger,onion and green chilli.
    • Add finely chopped curry leaves.
    • Mix it well.
    • Sambaram is ready to serve!
    • Serve chilled!

    Video

    Notes

    • Curd – Use thick fresh curd. Thin it down by adding water. Use thick chilled curd for best results.
    • Whisking – You can use the traditional mathu(wooden ladle) or wired whisk to whisk the curd.
    • Flavorings – Small onion, ginger and green chilies are crushed and added which gives the drink a great flavor.
    • Consistency – The consistency can be adjusted to your liking, add more water if you like it a bit runny.
    • Spice level – Adjust spice level according to your preference. You can add more green chilies if you want it more spicy.
    • Resting time – You can give resting time of 30 minutes, keep it covered. Then if you want you can strain it and drink, the flavors will still be there.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sambaram Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (200 ml)
    Calories 79 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 16mg5%
    Sodium 67mg3%
    Potassium 199mg6%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 310IU6%
    Vitamin C 101mg122%
    Calcium 175mg18%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Triveni Srinu

      September 05, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Pure milky colour butter milk… Mouth watering…

      Reply
    2. Vimitha Anand

      September 05, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Nice refreshing drink

      Reply
    3. Vaishnavi

      September 12, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Stunning clicks and mouthwatering buttermilk. Can you pls tell me how you cut banana leaf into a circle?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 12, 2014 at 9:36 am

        I use a plate to draw the outline then cut it along the drawn circle….

        Reply
    4. kalyani

      September 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Beautiful clicks:) can u tell me where do u get this glass jar n tumbler set. Its very nice.which brand it is?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        It is not a branded set, just got them individually in a near by supermarket

        Reply
    5. Ashmida Parveen

      August 01, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Can v use unsour curd fo making buttermilk???

      Reply
    6. Gita Madhu

      June 23, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Can one use the buttermilk from making butter for making chembu moru curry?

      Reply
    7. Jenny Jackson

      July 28, 2016 at 6:12 am

      Have you posted how to make butter at home and use the remaining for buttermilk? If not, can you please post it soon? Or, guide me to some link that will serve the same purpose. Thanks.

      Reply
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