Homemade Indian Masala Chai
The masala chai is much more than a drink. It is the welcome symbol in every house in India and a break for the daily rush.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup water
- 3-4 cm ginger
- 4 cardamoms pods
- 4 tsp black tea
- 3-4 tbsp raw sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Put the water in a saucepan to boil.
- Then, with the help of a pestle, gently break the ginger or cut into slices.
- Break the cardamom pods in the mortar.
- Add the ginger and cardamom in the water and let it boil.
- Add the black tea and boil for another 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar and mix well until dissolved.
- Add milk and mix.
- Let it boil for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the fire and with the aid of a sieve, transfer the masala chai to a cup.
- It is ready to serve.
EQUIPMENT
Mortar and Pestle
Strainer
Notes
- In India, there is a tradition of pouring the masala chai from one glass to another to oxygenate the chai before drinking. If you try it for the experience of tradition, be careful not to get burned.
- There are several variations of Indian masala chai that add other spices. To spice up the masala chai, you can include:
- Black pepper, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, fennel seeds. Do not forget to break the spice in a pestle before adding it to the pan.
- You can also add bay leaves.
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