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Homemade masala chai recipe

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

Masala Chai Powder

  • 4 tbsp Cardamom
  • 2 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cloves
  • 4 Large Cardamom
  • 2 Cinnamon
  • ½ Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Liquorish
  • 1-2 tbsp Tulsi Leaves
  • 2-4 strands Tulsi Seeds
  • 3 tbsp Dry Ginger Powder

Masala Chai

  • 1+¼ cup Water
  • 1+¼ cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 3 tsp Tea Powder
  • 1 tsp Masala Chai Powder

Instructions
 

Masala Chai Powder

  • Heat a pan on low heat. Add in cardamom, black pepper, cloves, large cardamom,cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel seeds and liquorish.
  • Roast on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat off and transfer it onto a plate for cooling.
  • Now roast tulsi leaves until crisp. Turn the heat off and add in tulsi seeds and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Mix it together with masala and let it cool. Grind and make a fine powder of it.
  • At last add in dry ginger powder and mix it well.

Masala Chai

  • In a pan add in water and let it boil. Next add in milk, sugar and let it boil.
  • Now add in tea leaves and masala chai powder and bring it to boil.
  • Let the chai boil for a few minutes and then serve.

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Notes

Shilpi’s Quick Tricks
  • Liquorish has medicinal components which helps in cough and dry throat.
  • Don’t over roast as we only want to dry them so that it can be used for a longer run.
  • Useful for winters as it has medicinal benefits.
  • Wash and dry tulsi leaves before using.
  • Store in clean and dry glass container.
Keyword chai
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