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Authentic Homemade Masala Chai
Julie Carlyle
The traditional Indian Chai Masala
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Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
7
minutes
mins
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
people
Calories
30
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
cups
water
10
gm
fresh ginger
5
gm
cassia bark
3
green cardamon pods
½
cup
milk
2
TBS
black tea
2
teaspoon
sugar
Instructions
Using a mortar and pestle crush the ginger into a paste.
Add the water and ginger to the saucepan, turn on the heat.
Place the cassia bark and cardamom pods in the mortar and pestle. Pound gentle until bruised.
Add the spices to the water.
Bring the water to the boil.
Add the tea when the water boils and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Allow the tea to simmer for two minutes.
Add the milk and sugar to the saucepan.
Bring the tea back to the boil and allow the brew to darken for 2 minutes or until the desired strength is achieved.
Pour the tea into 4 small tea cups
Notes
The tea can also feature star anise and peppercorns for a spicier version.
Nutrition
Calories:
30
kcal
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