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Masala chai is a spiced version of the typical Indian milk tea. As with much of Indian cuisine, the exact mix of dry spices varies greatly and is often handed down in families from one generation to the next.
Ingredients
Recipe Summary
Drinks
Masala mixture
Ingredients 100 grams powdered ginger 25 grams cloves 100 grams whole black peppercorns 60 grams cinnamon, broken small, or 40 grams ground 1/2 nutmeg, crushed 35 grams green cardamom pods
Procedure Combine all of the spices and blend well in an electric grinder. You only need a small quantity for each cup of chai; store the rest for later. A full recipe will keep you stocked full of chai for months.
Chai
Ingredients (per cup) 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon dried tea leaves - to be traditional, a strong Indian tea such as an Assam is best. pinch of masala mixture 1/2 cup milk
Methods/steps
Boil water and milk. Add sugar, tea leaves and masala until the mixture becomes dark (about 5-10 minutes). The longer you boil, the stronger the chai. Strain into teacups to serve.
Additional Tips
Let the remaining solids cool and sprinkle them on your plants for an excellent fertiliser. Tea masala or garam masala from a store can be used to get around the masala mixture process, however pre ground spices lose their flavor over time. In step one, boil the water and milk separately, and in step two add the tea leaves and masala to the boiling water, boiling until the tea is as strong as you like. Only then add the milk to the mix. This can speed up the process without effecting the flavor. This method is often used by restaurants to serve chai in large quantities quickly as orders are taken. Optionally turn off the heat in the end, cover and let sit for about five minutes for a richer flavor. Try adjusting the the ratio of milk to water. For a richer milky tea, try two parts milk to one part water. Leave out the sugar for a more adult flavor. Sugar can be added while drinking if so desired. Try other combinations of South Asian spices. Each region in which chai is commonly available has its own popular or traditional spice mix. One common addition is cumin seed, though some may not like the strong distinct fragrance.
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Additional Tips
Let the remaining solids cool and sprinkle them on your plants for an excellent fertiliser.
Tea masala or garam masala from a store can be used to get around the masala mixture process, however pre ground spices lose their flavor over time.
In step one, boil the water and milk separately, and in step two add the tea leaves and masala to the boiling water, boiling until the tea is as strong as you like. Only then add the milk to the mix. This can speed up the process without effecting the flavor. This method is often used by restaurants to serve chai in large quantities quickly as orders are taken.
Optionally turn off the heat in the end, cover and let sit for about five minutes for a richer flavor.
Try adjusting the the ratio of milk to water. For a richer milky tea, try two parts milk to one part water.
Leave out the sugar for a more adult flavor. Sugar can be added while drinking if so desired.
Try other combinations of South Asian spices. Each region in which chai is commonly available has its own popular or traditional spice mix. One common addition is cumin seed, though some may not like the strong distinct fragrance.
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