Masala chai
Masala chai
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Masala chai

Ginger, cardamom and an opinion in every household.

10 minTime
4 gProtein each
mildSpice
From tea gardens to tea stalls3 chapters · 2 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original
123kcalsame
4 gproteinsame
0 gfibresame
10minutessame

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

2 servings
Water1 cup
Ginger2.5 cm, crushed
Whole spices2 cardamom pods and 1 clove, crushed
Black peppera pinch, crushed
Tea leaves (black tea leaves)2 heaped tsp, CTC
Milk1 cup
Sugar4 tsp, or to taste

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Boil the water with the crushed ginger, cardamom, clove and pepper.
  2. 2Add the tea leaves and boil for a minute.
  3. 3Add the milk and sugar. Bring to a boil, let it rise, lower the heat and let it rise once more.
  4. 4Strain into cups, pouring from a little height.
Serve it like this

Pour into glasses just before serving, nicely chilled or piping hot, whichever it's meant to be.

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