Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Indian recipes category.

Masala Chai Recipe.

Ingredients:

Method 1 - instant masala chai powder
4 green cardamoms (5 for stronger flavor) (elaichi)
3 cloves (2 for milder flavor)
1/2 to 3/4 inch cinnamon piece (dalchini)
for making tea
2 cup water
1 to 2 tsp tea powder or tea leaves as needed (adjust to suit your taste)
3 tsps sugar or as needed
1/2 to 1 tsp ginger freshly chopped or crushed (optional)
3/4 cup milk (adjust to taste)
method 2 - makes 3 tsp masala chai powder
1 tsp green cardamoms (5 grams skinned) (elaichi)
1/2 tsp cloves (2 grams) (lavang)
21/2 to 3 grams cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp fennel seeds (1 1/2 grams) (saunf)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper corn (1/2 tsp powder)
1/2 tsp nutmeg grated or 1/4 of large nutmeg
2 petals star flower (star anise) (chakri phool)

Recipe Instructions:

Method 1 - how to make instant masala chai
pour water to a pot and add the tea.
Bring this to a boil.
Meanwhile crush cloves, cardamom & cinnamon stick in a hand pestle or spice blender to a powder.
Add it to boiling water along with crushed ginger.
Boil for about 2 to 3 minutes on a low to medium flame.
When the flavors are infused well pour milk and bring it to a boil.
Then simmer until the tea darkens & turns thick for about 5 mins.
I usually simmer the entire tea until it reduces approximately to 1 3/4 cups.
The flavor of milk should vanish when the masala tea is ready.
Filter to serving cups.
Serve masala chai hot or warm with any breakfast, snack or biscuits.
Method 2 - making masala chai powder or chai masala
clean all the spices and add to a blender jar.
Powder finely.
Store it in an airtight glass jar.
Use about 1/2 tsp or more to make 2 servings of tea.
For stronger tea you can use about 3/4 tsp.

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