Easy masala chai recipe | No 1 Winter special, Indian masala tea (chai) making recipe

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Tea holds a very special place in the majority of Indian households and the majority of them drink it daily in the morning, known as ‘Chai’ or ‘Masala chai’. Chai refers to a hot drink made from the chai patti (leaves of a tea plant), water and sugar primarily, and Masala chai refers to the extra spices infused into the chai.

This article will take you through the journey of preparing Strong spices-infused winter special Tea. This hot masala tea taken slowly sip by sip will act nothing less than magic for your throat and it will taste so great helping you feel rejuvenated and soothing. Have a look at another article that covers preparing Masala powder (spices powder) used in this recipe.

Well, tea has a cultural significance in Indian homes that when someone visits one’s home then they will be greeted by tea as a courteous friendly gesture. Sometimes, the first greeting phrase commonly heard is ‘chai or pani’, meaning, “Will you take Tea or Water?”. Let’s begin by going through a list of utensils or items you will need to start the preparation. The links below will help you buy them straight from Amazon.

Easy masala chai recipe | No 1 Winter special, Indian masala tea (chai) making recipe

Author: Veg Cooking Tips Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Indian Courses: Drinks

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Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2 Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

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• 200 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Tea powder (chai patti)
• 1 tablespoon Sugar (Can change the measurement as per your taste)
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Cardamom(Elaichi)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Tea masala (spices)
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 4-5 Holy basil leaves ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons Grated or crushed ginger
• 30 milliliters Milk

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   • Take 1 tea pan, place it on high gas flame.
   • Add 1 cup or approximate 200 to 250ml water in it.

   

   • Add 1 tbsp tea powder (known as chai patti). You may add little bit more if you like strong taste in tea(chai)

   

   • Add 1 tbsp sugar. Sugar can be added more or less as per your taste.
   • Add 1 tsp crushed cardamom (Elaichi) seeds.
   • Add 1/2 tsp tea spices (chai masala). This can be readily available outside, or can also be prepared at home.
   • Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon (taj) powder
   • Add 4-5 Holy Basil (Tulsi) fresh water-washed leaves
   • Add 2 tbsp grated or crushed ginger
   • Keep stirring all the tea ingredients in boiling water with a high flame. This will mix all items nicely and the water will turn darkish brown. Keep stirring until you feel that the amount of water is almost half or more than half of the initial quantity and boiling water bubbles are forming.

   

   • Now, time to add 1 full cup of milk, almost 300 ml into the tea and spices-infused mixture.

   

   • After adding milk, stir the tea mixture at every 2 minute interval for 10 seconds.
   • Keep supervising the tea and as the mixture begins to rise in the tea pan, turn the gas flame to the low setting.

   

   • Let the mixture boil for another 5 to 7 minutes, until you see dark brown colour of the tea.
   • Now, stop the gas flame, take the tea pot off and you'll soon be greeted by the delightful aroma of tea, enticing you to take a sip.
   • To serve it hot, take 2 cups aside and using a strainer filter the tea.

   

   • The combination of warm, fragrant spices in the chai and the crunchy, buttery goodness of the biscuit creates a truly unparalleled flavor profile. So, enjoy your masala chai with biscuits!

   

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