Masala Chai Recipes
15-01-2024
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Ingredients:
Tea and Spices:
2 cups water
1-2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
4-5 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
3-4 cloves
1 small piece of fresh ginger, grated or
sliced :
1 small piece of star anise (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
A pinch of nutmeg powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (adjust to taste)
Milk and Sweetener:
1 cup milk (full-fat milk recommended for creaminess)
2-3 tablespoons sugar or honey, adjust to taste (optional)
Instructions:
Boil Spices and Tea:
In a saucepan, add water.
Add the cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, cloves, grated ginger, star anise, fennel seeds, nutmeg, and crushed black peppercorns to the water.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the spices to infuse their flavors.
Add the black tea bags or tea leaves and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Add Milk and Sweetener:
Add the milk to the saucepan. If you prefer a stronger tea, let the mixture simmer for a few minutes before adding milk.
Add sugar or honey as per your taste preference.
Bring the tea to a boil again and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. The color should turn a rich brown.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the chai through a fine sieve into cups.
Serve hot.
Optional Serving Suggestion:
For an authentic experience, serve Masala Chai with biscuits or snacks.
You can also froth the milk before adding to the tea for a creamier texture.
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