Masala Chai
Masala Chai
Ingredients
- 8 black peppercorns
- 5 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick, about 2-inch (5-cm) long
- A few thin slices of fresh ginger
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) strong unflavoured black tea (Darjeeling, for example)
- 3 tbsp (40 g) sugar, to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the spices until they start becoming fragrant. Add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the milk, tea and sugar. Bring once more to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, or a little more for a thicker beverage. Strain through a sieve placed over a large cup with a spout or a teapot. Compost the aromatics. Pour into cups.
Masala Chai