Masala Chai
Strong black tea boiled with milk, ginger and whole spices, the way it is made at home.
By Maa Di Rasoi ·
Prep2 min
Cook8 min
Total10 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Masala Chai
Ingredients
cups
- 300 mlwater
- 200 mlmilk
- 2 tspAssam tea leaves
- 1 inchginger, crushed
- 3green cardamom, crushed
- 2cloves
- 2 tspsugar, or to taste
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Method
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Boil the water with ginger, cardamom and cloves for 2 minutes.
Add the tea leaves and boil for 1 minute.
Add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil twice, lowering the heat each time it rises.
Strain into cups.
Notes & substitutions
- Add a pinch of black pepper in winter for extra warmth.
Diet & allergens
- Dairy
Based on the listed ingredients. Check labels on packaged products such as hing, which is often blended with wheat flour.
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