Masala Chai

Name: Masala Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 piece ginger (1-inch, roughly chopped); 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cardamom pods (crushed slightly); 6 cloves; 2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 2 1/2 tablespoons black tea (Darjeeling, Jasmine, Assam); 2 tablespoons sugar

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Recipe by Kathy228

If you like a creamy chai, try this one. Using whole spices instead of spice powders produces a clean taste, prevents a murky suspension, and no dregs in the bottom of the cup. Star anis and/or a vanilla bean can be added for variation. From Fresh Indian cook book, by Sunil Vijayakar. NOTE: Though this is a strongly brewed tea, some posters thought it was too strong for their taste. So I've added options to Steps 2 and 3 for those that prefer a less strong tea.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

piece ginger (1-inch, roughly chopped)
1

cinnamon stick
4

cardamom pods (crushed slightly)
6

cloves
2

cups water
1

cup milk
2 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons black tea (Darjeeling, Jasmine, Assam)
2

tablespoons sugar

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a pan.
Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 2-3 minutes (for less strong tea, simmer only 2 minutes).
Let it set for 2 minutes, then simmer again until hot (for less strong tea, let set for one minute, no need to simmer again, it should still be hot).
Strain and pour into a mug or tea glasses. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.

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