Indian Masala Chai Recipes
Indians love their Masala Chai, the ever-popular spiced beverage enjoyed throughout the country. But did you know there are many different variations of chai that you can prepare? Here are some unbeatable Masala Chai recipes that you must try:
Traditional Masala Chai
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 inch of fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons of clove
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 black peppercorns
Instructions:
- Boil the water in a pot, then add the tea and stir.
- Add sugar and all the spices, stir, and let the mixture come to a boil.
- When the water is boiling, let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the chai and pour into cups. Enjoy!
Ginger-Lemon Masala Chai
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons of clove
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 black peppercorns
Instructions:
- Boil the water in a pot, and add the tea and stir.
- Add sugar, ginger, lemon juice, and all the spices and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the chai, and add a slice of fresh ginger and a wedge of lemon to each cup. Enjoy!
Almond-Saffron Masala Chai
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons of clove
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons of blanched, sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons of saffron strands
Instructions:
- Boil the water in a pot, and add the tea, sugar, and all the spices.
- Add the almonds and saffron, stir, and let the mixture come to a boil.
- When the water is boiling, let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the chai and pour the almond-saffron masala chai into cups. Enjoy!
These recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So go ahead and try your hand at these unbeatable Masala Chai recipes and enjoy the unique flavours and aromas!
