3 green star aarti Recipes

water, cinnamon stick (1-inch), green cardamom pods, smashed, star anise, quarter sized pieces fresh ginger, black tea leaves (recommended ( taj mahal) or 2 tsp black tea, of choice (i use decaf), honey (or more ), whole milk (i use almond or rice milk) or half-and-half (i use almond or rice milk)

cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups or 2 small bunches), fresh mint, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, gingerroot, peeled and chopped, salt and pepper, water , plus, water, olive oil, shallots, sliced thinly, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 lb), malt vinegar, plain yogurt , whisked until smooth, cooked basmati rice or warm naan bread