How to make masala chai

Easy masala chai recipe to make a refreshing cup of spiced Indian tea aka Kadak chai. I have shared in detail how to make fresh masala chai spice mix, and my secret ingredient to make the best, authentic masala chai.

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Course: drink, Drinks

Cuisine: indian cuisine

Keyword: chai, chai tea, masala chai, masala tea, tea

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 8

Servings:

Calories: 1kcal

Author: Rekha Kakkar

Equipment

Saucepan (Indian)

Ingredients

1.5 cups water
.5cup milk
2 teaspoon Assam tea
10 gm ginger
1 teaspoon chai masala
2 tulsi leaves
4 mint leaves

Instructions

First Make Chai Masala

Take ½ inch cinnamon stick, 1 green cardamom, ¼inch ginger pc, 2 cloves and crush them together. Keep this aside. You can either make this fresh spice mix or use pre-mix homemade tea masala.

Making Masala Chai

In a pan heat 1.5. cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Now add 2 teaspoons Assam tea. Boil for a minute. Do not boil too much as tea might become bitter.
Now add ½ cup of either 2% milk, full-fat milk or toned milk as per your choice.
Along with milk add crushed spices or chai masala.
I also add crushed tulsi(holy basil) and mint leaves which add refreshing flavour. This is my secret ingredient to make the best masala tea.
After adding milk, boil for 1 to 2 minutes.
Strain the tea through a tea strainer in the cup or kettle.
Enjoy the hot cup of masala tea with your favourite snacks or as it is.

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