An aromatic blend of various spices grounded by robust black tea and milk, Indian chai, also known as Masala chai has grown to be a popular beverage throughout the world. Prepare it a balanced mixture of cardamom pods, cinnamon, fennel seeds and more – just enough to invite and soothe the senses without being too overwhelming.
Asian Recipes
Indian Chai
November 16, 2021
Yield
Makes 1 litre
Prep Time
10mins
Cook Time
15mins
Difficulty Level
1 / 5
Ingredients
- 5 bruised cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cm piece fresh ginger
- 2 tsps fennel seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓ cup grated palm sugar
Steps
01.
Bring 10 cloves, 5 bruised cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, thinly sliced 1 cm piece fresh ginger, 2 tsps fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 cups water to the boil in medium saucepan. Cover; simmer 5 mins.
02.
Remove from heat; stand, covered, 10 mins. Return to the boil, add 4 darjeeling teabags; remove from heat. Stand 5 mins.
03.
Meanwhile, heat 2 cups milk in medium saucepan without boiling. Add milk to tea mixture; add ⅓ cup grated palm sugar, stir until dissolved.
04.
Strain mixture into a teapot and serve immediately.
