Masala chai is likely the most popular type of tea in India. Tea leaves are boiled in milk along with spices! It is not just a drink, it’s a feeling… It is that first aroma coming from your maa’s kitchen that you woke up to every morning.. Tea is the evening laughs your shared with your family… It is that love hate relationship you had with the biscuit that preferred the chai more than your mouth… It’s the endless gupshap you had with your college friends.. It’s your buddy during those long nights spent studying… It’s those first moments you shared with that someone special.. It’s that healing medicine that got you through your first breakup.. It’s the relief after a long day at work… It’s your me time… It’s those few extra memories you want to make with friends after inviting them over for dinner… It’s what makes a rainy day better… It’s not just a drink, it’s a feeling!
What you will need:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Black Pepper Corns | 8 |
| Cardamom | 6 |
| Cinnamon Stick | 2 inches |
| Cloves | 4 |
| Fennel Seeds/ Saunf | 1 teaspoon |
| Ginger Powder/ Sonth | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
How to make it:
- Crush the spices using a mortar and pestle.
- Heat water and add in the tea powder.
- Add in the crushed spices and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add in the milk. Mix everything well and bring the tea to a boil.
- Once the tea comes to a boil, stir the tea and let it boil again. Repeat this process at least 5 times. This step is what imparts flavor to the chai by bringing out the essence of the spices.
- Strain the tea in a cup.
- Enjoy!