Masala Chai

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take milk out of the fridge and leave it outside.
  2. 2Take milk out of the fridge and leave it outside.
  3. 3Take milk out of the fridge and leave it outside.
  4. 4Crush green cardamom and ginger.
  5. 5Crush green cardamom and ginger.
  6. 6Crush green cardamom and ginger.
  7. 7Put water in a saucepan and set the burner to high flame.
  8. 8Put water in a saucepan and set the burner to high flame.
  9. 9Put water in a saucepan and set the burner to high flame.
  10. 10Once the water is boiling, turn the flame to medium-low, and add crushed ginger, green cardamom and cloves to the boiling water.
  11. 11Once the water is boiling, turn the flame to medium-low, and add crushed ginger, green cardamom and cloves to the boiling water.
  12. 12Once the water is boiling, turn the flame to medium-low, and add crushed ginger, green cardamom and cloves to the boiling water.
  13. 13Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes so that the flavors can infuse.
  14. 14Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes so that the flavors can infuse.
  15. 15Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes so that the flavors can infuse.
  16. 16Add the tea leaves and the sugar.
  17. 17Add the tea leaves and the sugar.
  18. 18Add the tea leaves and the sugar.
  19. 19Once the tea settles, let the mixture boil on a medium flame.
  20. 20Once the tea settles, let the mixture boil on a medium flame.
  21. 21Once the tea settles, let the mixture boil on a medium flame.
  22. 22Add the milk, and let it cook while mixing with a ladle.
  23. 23Add the milk, and let it cook while mixing with a ladle.
  24. 24Add the milk, and let it cook while mixing with a ladle.
  25. 25Strain into a glass.
  26. 26Strain into a glass.
  27. 27Strain into a glass.
  28. 28Add a pinch of cinnamon and a cardamom powder.
  29. 29Add a pinch of cinnamon and a cardamom powder.
  30. 30Add a pinch of cinnamon and a cardamom powder.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cup Milk
  • 1.5 Cup Milk
  • 1.5 Cup Milk
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 2 Inch Ginger
  • 2 Inch Ginger
  • 2 Inch Ginger
  • 3 Cup Water
  • 3 Cup Water
  • 3 Cup Water
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Cloves
  • 3 tsp Tea Leaves
  • 3 tsp Tea Leaves
  • 3 tsp Tea Leaves
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • Cinnamon Stick Powder
  • Cinnamon Stick Powder
  • Cinnamon Stick Powder
  • Green Cardamom Powder
  • Green Cardamom Powder
  • Green Cardamom Powder

Equipment

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Tips

  • Always take the milk from the fridge and let it sit outside.
  • Boil the water before adding any other ingredient.
  • It is VERY IMPORTANT to crush the ginger, do not grate it.
  • In hot climates, add some fennel to the chai. This will help cool you down.
  • In cold climates, add some black pepper or saffron. It helps when you have a cough or a cold.
  • Add the sugar with the tea leaves, if you want a strong tea.
  • Do not use cold milk or tea, you can also put some hot cinnamon and cardamom powder to give it that final aroma.