Best Indian Masala Chai Recipes

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INDIAN MASALA CHAI



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There are many versions of this tea. This is a good one from Food & Wine magazine. This would also make lovely gifts. Just package up the dry ingredients and write out the directions!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons black tea (decaf is best)

Steps:

  • In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder.
  • Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and add the tea.
  • Cover and let steep for 3 minutes.
  • Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
  • Enjoy!

MASALA CHAI (INDIAN SPICED TEA)



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this is a classic indian masala chai. i would venture to say half a billion people are drinking some version of this every morning. and for good reason -- it is super delicious!

Provided by Bonnie bonbon

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
3 -5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2 -3 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sucanat
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Steps:

  • put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
  • cover and let simmer for few minutes.
  • add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
  • bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
  • add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
  • steep for 5 minutes.
  • pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.

INDIAN MASALA CHAI



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This incredible flavorful homemade chai recipe is perfect to enjoy at any time! You can make it as strong as you want and if you prefer a richer flavor, use more or just milk...

Provided by Francine Lizotte @ClubFoody

Categories     Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 13

MASALA CHAI MIX
2 teaspoon(s) green cardamom
1 teaspoon(s) whole cloves
1 large star anise
1 large cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon(s) whole mixed peppercorns, or more to taste
MASALA CHAI LATTE
1 teaspoon(s) loose black tea (substitute tea powder)
1 teaspoon(s) fresh chopped ginger, or more to taste
1 cup(s) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) masala chai mix
1 cup(s) milk

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a spice grinder except nutmeg. Store in an airtight container
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add water and bring to a boil. Add black tea, ginger and chai mix. Stir and boil for 3 minutes. Add milk and if desired, sweetness to it. Reduce heat to medium, stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and steep for 2 minutes. Strain mixture to a sieve over a cup pressing with the back of the spoon what left in the sieve. Makes 1 cup
  • To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qnEdaWta94

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