Homemade Chai Masala Food

INDIAN MASALA CHAI

Steps:

• In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder.
• Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
• Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and add the tea.
• Cover and let steep for 3 minutes.
• Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
• Enjoy!

EASY CHAI MASALA

Steps:

• Mix all the above ingredients and store in tightly closed jars.
• Instructions for the tea preparetion:.
• Prepare your black tea as usual (I like it very strong!).
• Remove the black tea bag.
• Add two teaspoons of the spiced mixture per serving cup.
• This tea will be better if you boil all together again (for example in the microwave).
• Add sugar other sweetener as desired. If you want add more milk; This depends only on your taste!
• Enjoy (time does not include tea preparation).
• Note: You can add 1-2 sugar cups directly in the mixture. Add 3 or more teaspoons mixture per cup.

CHAI MASALA

Steps:

• Grind the fennel seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, brown cardamom pods and cinnamon stick in an electric spice grinder. Store in an airtight jar.

MASALA CHAI

Steps:

• Bring the water and milk to a boil in a saucepot. Add the remaining ingredients, except honey turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain*. Add honey and mix well. Store in refrigerator. Can be served hot or cold.
• *Note if using a glass pitcher, make sure to thoroughly warm the pitcher before adding hot chai.

MASALA CHAI POWDER

Steps:

• Powder all the above ingredients and mix.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Will keep well for years.