Indian Masala Chai Recipe
Indian masala Chai made with ginger, cardamon, black pepper, cloves. No sugar added !
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Ingredients
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Spices and Tea
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and cloves. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to extract the flavors.
- 3
Add Tea Leaves
Add the black tea leaves to the spiced water and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture back to a boil. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot.
