CHAI MASALA

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Sweetened, spiced hot tea is sold all over India by chai wallahs, or tea sellers. This version, which is adapted from "Street Food of India" by Sephi Bergerson, is made with black tea, fresh ginger, green cardamom pods, milk and sugar. Make it your own by adding cinnamon, cloves, pepper, fennel or star anise.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons strong black tea leaves, such as Assam, Keemun or English or Irish Breakfast
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped ginger (no need to peel)
2 green cardamom pods, cracked
1/2 cup milk
Sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour 6 cups water, the tea, the ginger and the cardamom into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Add milk, and sugar to taste, and boil 2 minutes more. Strain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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