Recipe

Masala Chai Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Stefanie / All my dishes 3 years ago A spiced, fragrant tea that originated in India where it is still widely consumed. It is very different from the chai lattes of North America. Prep:5m Cook:5m Servings:2	Stefanie
	indian chai tea masala

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Ingredients

MASALA CHAI MIX: (**yields about 7 mugs)

Seeds of 4 brown cardamom pods

Seeds of 7 green cardamom pods (small)

4 black peppercorns

4 teaspoons fennel seeds

1 teaspoon ginger powder

8 cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

7 tsp tea leaves

FOR 2 MUGS OF CHAI:

400ml cold water

200ml milk

Sugar to taste

3 tsp masala chai mix

Directions

Grind all the spices (except for tea leaves) in a coffee or spice grinder to a fairly coarse consistency (if using a coffee grinder be sure to wash it right afterwards). Add tea leaves (or tear open 7 tea bags for their leaves), mix and store in an airtight container.

In a small saucepan, bring the water, milk and sugar to a boil. Lower to a gentle simmer and add 3 tsp of masala chai mix. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat and strain into a mug. Enjoy!

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Comments

scearley 3 years ago said:
This was absoltuely everthing I'd hoped for and more!!!!! The mix of the rich aromatics pushed me to try new ideas in my own recipes.

dacezo 2 years, 10 months ago said:
This is a piece of heaven!!!! I'm doing this saturday for family and friens, do you recommend anything to go with it?

stefanie 2 years, 10 months ago said:
Hi dacezo. In India, people usually serve chai after a meal or in the evenings at tea time, sometimes with Indian sweets that are often milk-based and very sweet. So my suggestion would be to serve it with a sweet treat that will offset and compliment the spiciness. Enjoy!

dacezo 2 years, 9 months ago said:
Thanks! I made kind of a fusion and served it with mexican "dulce de leche" wich is a dessert made of condensed milk...it was a hit!

ramajrs 2 years, 5 months ago said:
It's a gud one looks like you r from india well me also well instead of ginger powder use the ginger chopped n smash it and then boil it with the tea it is really great as i luv ginger tea