Masala Chai (with variations)

Chai has become popular everywhere.  First embraced by health food enthusiasts, the rich taste has caught on with everyone.  Though available in packages, a home made chai is infinitely better and not so difficult to make. Chai has become popular everywhere.  First embraced by health food enthusiasts, the rich taste has caught on with everyone.  Though available in packages, a home made chai is infinitely better and not so difficult to make.

• 1/3 water to 2/3 milk
• 1 teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup measure (plus a bit extra)
• freshly chopped ginger
• 1 cardamom pod per measure split
• enough sugar to make it as sweet as you like it
• A pinch of Chai masala (available ready in all stores) per measure

METHOD

For a mixture that is slightly thick and sweet - (probably the more traditional way of making tea in India) add the spice mixture (Chai masalla) to the water and heat. When the water boils, add tea and a little later add sugar and milk. Let the mixture stand for half a minute or so and remove from heat.

The other method is to let the water/spice mixture boil and add the tea after removing from heat. Cover allow tea to brew for a few minutes then add milk and sugar.

Contributor: Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal

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this recipe from www.inmamaskithchen.com

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