Masala Chai
Masala Chai is India's everyday cup of comfort — black tea simmered with milk and warming whole spices like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Brewed in homes and sold at roadside stalls alike, it's a daily ritual across the country.
Masala Chai at a Glance
Cuisine
Pan-India
Country
India
Meal
Beverage
Course
Drink
Food Type
Vegetarian
Difficulty
Easy
Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Total time
About 15 minutes
Servings
2
Suggested serving
1 cup
Masala Chai Ingredients
2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 2 tsp black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags); 2-3 green cardamom pods, crushed; 1 small piece of ginger, crushed; 1 small cinnamon stick (optional); 2-3 whole black peppercorns (optional); sugar to taste.
How to Make Masala Chai
In a saucepan, combine water, crushed cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and peppercorns if using.
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to release the spices' flavour.
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