What’s a drink that feels like a warm hug on a rainy evening as you settle down on your favourite couch to read your favourite book or watch your favourite Netflix series? None other than the Classic Indian Masala Chai - perfect for rainy evenings and misty mornings as well. As we are on the break of winter, I thought I’d share my version of this blissfully balanced beverage that has multiple health benefits.
"This tea is made with water and milk, infused with aromatic Indian spices and finally brewed and simmered to a fragrant and spicy Tea that sets your mood any time of the day". #IndianMasalaTea #SpicyTea #ChaiLatte
Prep time 2 minutes / Cooking time 10 minutes
Servings -2
Ingredients:
Water - 1 ½ cup
Milk - 2 cup (1cup = 200ml)
Tea powder / tea leaves of choice -1 tablespoon
Sugar - 3 teaspoon
Spices :
Cloves -3
Green Cardamom -2
Star aniseed - 2 petals
Cinnamon sticks - half inch
Ginger - half inch cube size
Black pepper corns 4 (optional)
Nutmeg quarter inch (optional)
Prep work
Crush all the spices and ginger using mortar and pestle. keep it aside.
Cooking process
To a small pan add 1½ cup of water and bring to boil .
Once the water is boiled add the crushed spices and ginger along with tea powder/tea leaves and allow to boil for a few minutes over medium flame until the aroma of spices are infused with the tea decoction.
Now add 2 cups of milk and allow it to boil for a few minutes while stirring in between so that the milk doesn’t overflow. Once boiled, simmer for 3 minutes.
Now add sugar to taste and mix well.
Switch off the flame. Cover it with lid and let it rest for a minute.
Strain the tea and then transfer to tea cups.
Serve it hot and enjoy with breakfast or snack time with some biscuits, samosas or rusks of your choice.
Cooking tips :
Milk of choice can be skimmed milk, toned milk, almond milk.
Quantity of milk can be adjusted according to preference.
Sweetener can be used instead of white sugar.
Masala chai powder can also be homemade and kept for use by powdering all the spices in equal proposition in a blender jar .
Health benefits:
Has combined effects of tea and spices .
Increases your energy level .
Boosts immunity.
Improves digestion .
Anti inflammatory properties.
Contains antioxidants, keeps your heart healthy and blood pressure under control.
Has anti-cancer protective properties
Comments