Masala chai means literally mixed spice tea,is a flavored tea mixed of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
The simplest traditional method of preparing masala chai is through decoction,by simmering or boiling a mixture of milk,water with loose leaf tea, sweetener and whole spices.There are various brands who sell chai masala. We can blend this by our own in our households.
Ingredients
- Water - 1/2 glass
- Milk - 1/2 glass
- Green cardamom - 2
- Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
- Ginger 3-4 thin slices
- Star anise - 1
- Cloves - 2
- Black tea leaves - 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Sweetener - honey or sugar
Preparation
- In a small saucepan add water,cardamom, cinnamon stick,star anise,cloves,ginger and bring this mixture to boil for few minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Now add the milk and tea leaves and simmer for another 2 mins,keep steering this mixture with a spoon so that the spices would blind.
- Now pour into a cup with a fine mesh and add sweetener to taste .Serve it hot with biscuits :)
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