Mumbai Special Cutting Chai

Name: Mumbai Special Cutting Chai
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup Milk; 2 crushed Cardamoms; 1 tsp grated Ginger; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tsp Assam Tea Leaves

ZMA @zesty5

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The name itself is a pure nostalgia for many who are far from their motherland. But for those here in the Country, it's a bliss. Cutting Chai which literally translates to cut into half is a simple Tea with some freshly chopped Ginger and Cardamoms. This idea or concept of such a small proportion of Chai is basically to cut down on the intake of larger proportions of it on a daily basis.
Therefore this Cutting Chai can be had 3 to 4 times per day owing to it's small proportion and hence safer for all.
If fresh one is not available or not handy, Dry Ginger or Sonth can be used instead.
This Tea is practically brewed for a longer time thus making it strong with a dominant flavour of Ginger and Cardamom.

Though it's the best when we have it on the streets from a street hawker or a Chai stall, but still I have tried to whip it up at home keeping in mind all the important tips. So let's get started.
Happy Brewing!
Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

4 servings

1 1/2 cupswater
1/2 cupMilk
2crushed Cardamoms
1 tspgrated Ginger
2 tbspSugar
2 tspAssam Tea Leaves

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

Boil water and sugar until it starts boiling vigorously. To this add crushed Cardamoms and the grated Ginger.
2

Boil for a further 3-4 minutes with the addition of Tea leaves. And then finally add in the Milk. If you prefer a more strong Tea, then reduce the Milk to one-fourth. Brew on low heat for a few minutes. Strain and serve in special Cutting Chai glasses.
3

Enjoy it alongside Pakoras and Bhajiyas. Yum! Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on March 29, 2022 17:44

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.