Receta Ginger-Cardamom Tea | Adrak-Elaichi Chai
I am not particular when it comes to the kind of tea I love.Amma makes a milky tea whereas my friend makes an awesome watery tea with just a dash of milk.I take the middle path adding equal amount of milk and water.Seriously,if it is tea,I am game.Since we have tea at least 2-3 times a day,I think of ways to make it taste different every time.
Adding masala,or cardamom or ginger is a great way to make the tea delicious.Though we do prefer plain tea in the mornings,for the evening chai,some spice is allowed:)Some Parle-G or Good day biscuits on the side is truly the icing on the cake!
Ginger-Cardamom Tea | Adrak-Elaichi Chai
Ingredients
- Ginger - 1 small piece[about 1/2'],peeled and washed thoroughly
- Cardamom - 2,whole
- Milk - 1 cup
- Water - 1 cup
- Sugar - 2 tsp
Tea leaves - 2 tsp[I use Taj Mahal,always have-always will!]
Method
Crush together ginger and cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle.
In a saucepan add the crushed ginger-cardamom and water.Let it come to a boil.Add sugar to taste.
When it comes to a rolling boil add tea leaves.Simmer and add milk.
Let it simmer for 1 minute.Strain and serve.
Some tips to make the perfect cup of tea
Add the tea leaves to the water only when it has come to a rolling boil.This makes sure all the flavour of the tea leaves gets released into the water.Some prefer to switch off the flame and cover the pan with a lid and let the flavours infuse,that is also a good method.
I prefer adding equal amount of water and milk but you can add as much or as less milk as you prefer.
Same goes with the sugar.Add or reduce according to your choice.You can skip adding the sugar while making the tea if you prefer adding it to your cup while serving.
Do not simmer the tea for more than 1 minute as it will make the tea stronger and in turn bitter.Add 1 tsp of tea leaves per cup and simmer for 1 minute and you will get perfectly brewed tea.Not too strong and not too light.
Some snacks which pair perfectly well with a cup of tea -