Receta Chai (Indian Tea)
I had to get directions from my friend and hostess, Prethi, twice. I tried making a cup of chai at home and I just knew that it wasn't exactly the same. I got more detailed instruction on a second visit and ran into the kitchen when I heard her preparing the ginger. I think I've got it now, and I can't wait to make this for my daughters.
When Prethi mentioned that she would like to learn to do some baking, cakes in particular, I jumped at the chance. We made a vanilla cake this week. Prethi baked; her daughter decorated.
I'll give you the instructions Prethi gave me. I scaled it down to make just one cup. The chai is very hot, spicy, and sweet. The ginger flavor is very strong, which I enjoyed. It's a super food, it has to be good for you, right?
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 4 spoons black tea powder (or black tea bags)
- 2 inch piece of ginger, no need to peel, crush with mortar and pestle to release the juices
- 4 pods cardamon, broken open
- sugar to taste (I sweetened with Stevia)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan
Simmer until a caramel color
Strain
serves:4