Spiced Milk Tea : Masala Chai |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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No country was given for this recipe but I found it in a listing of Ramadan recipes. Ingredients:
2 cups liquid milk |
2 cups water |
6 teaspoons sugar |
3 teaspoons dried tea leaves (assam is recommended) |
1/2 teaspoon masala, spice |
1/2 cup ground ginger |
1/8 cup clove |
1/3 cup whole black peppercorn |
3 tablespoons cinnamon, ground |
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg, around 1/4 piece |
2 tablespoons green cardamom pods |
Directions:
1. Put all the masala mixture ingredients in a spice mill or blender and grind well. You will only use a pinch of this mixture, the remaining can be stored in an airtight jar. 2. 2. Pour the milk and 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. 3. 3. Add in the sugar, tea leaves and masala. Stir until the mixture turns dark (8 minutes). 4. 4. Remove from heat, strain into cups and serve hot. |
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