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‘Masala’ is a mixture of ground spices used in Indian cooking while ‘chai’ means tea, a word often used among the Indian community.
Masala chai is a blend of milk and various spices that has lots of benefits. Ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relief pains and aches. These spices can also help boost your immunity and act as a defence line to fight of infections and combat common illnesses.
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Growing up in an Indian household, we always had masala chai ingredients in the kitchen. Luckily for you, this writer has just the perfect recipe for a cup of masala chai for any occasion, no matter the weather. So easy that you can just put everything in a tea bag and immerse in some hot milk.
Check out the recipe below!
Ingredients: (1 Serving)
preparation time: 5 minutes
cooking time: 10 minutes
5 green cardamom pods
5 whole cloves
3 black peppercorns (optional)
1 thumb-size ginger (skin off)
1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea (or 1 teabags)
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup water
1 cup whole milk
Instructions:
1. Add all the dry spices along with the ginger and lightly crush it in a mortar and pestle.
2. Heat the crushed spices on a non-stick pot for 2 minutes until fragrant
3. Add water to the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes
4. Add milk and the loose tea leaves/tea bag to the pot, stir and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in some sugar to your preferred sweetness.
6. Simmer until the milk becomes frothy but be careful not to let it overboil.
7. Pour in a mug with a strainer and serve it while it is still hot.
Why not give this recipe a try and make your first masala tea today!
By: Rayelene Chin
