Masala Chai with Highly Fragrant Spices

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This is the chai that my aunt made for me when I visited her home.
Masala chai is served for auspicious occasions, or when entertaining visitors. I usually make ginger chai (see.

The best ratio of milk to water is 1:2. Add a bit more sugar than usual.
In Step 4, to incorporate air, scoop out the chai with a spoon, then pour it back into the sauce pan at a height 30 cm above. Repeat this several times. Recipe by Plabar

Masala Chai with Highly Fragrant Spices

This is the chai that my aunt made for me when I visited her home.
Masala chai is served for auspicious occasions, or when entertaining visitors. I usually make ginger chai (see.

The best ratio of milk to water is 1:2. Add a bit more sugar than usual.
In Step 4, to incorporate air, scoop out the chai with a spoon, then pour it back into the sauce pan at a height 30 cm above. Repeat this several times. Recipe by Plabar

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Ingredients

2 servings
  1. 2pods Cardamom
  2. 1/2 tspCinnamon
  3. 3to 4 slices Sliced ginger
  4. 1/4coarsely ground, or 2 peppercorns Black pepper
  5. 2 cloveClove
  6. 400 mlWater
  7. 2/3 cupMilk
  8. 2Teabags
  9. 1 tbspSugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the ginger, and lightly crush the cardamom pods. Prepare the other spices. If you don't mind the extra step, coarsely grind all of the spices together.

  2. 2

    Put the water and all of the spices in a sauce pan, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes to release the aroma of the spices.

  3. 3

    Add the teabags, then boil for about 2 minutes on low to medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add the milk and sugar, then reheat on low.

  5. 5

    Turn off heat right before bringing it to a boil.

  6. 6

    Strain the tea into teacups, and serve.

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