PINTU’S PERFECT CHAI

Pintu has shared his recipe for an excellent and authentic Indian chai. Follow these steps to brew a comforting cup of chai at home:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons of your favorite black tea
  • A few slices of ginger (no need to peel)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Optional: cardamom, cinnamon, sugar

Instructions:

  1. Boil the Water and Tea: In a small pot, add 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of your favorite black tea. Bring it to a complete boil.
  2. Add Ginger: Once boiling, add a few slices of ginger directly into the pot. (Leaving the skin on is fine.)
  3. Add Milk: Pour in 1/3 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a boil again.
  4. Customize Your Chai: Your chai is now ready to be customized with additional flavors:
    • Cardamom: Crush a whole pod slightly to release the flavor, then add it to the pot.
    • Cinnamon: Add a few dashes of ground cinnamon or drop in a cinnamon stick.
    • Sugar: Sweeten your chai to taste.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Pour your chai into a cup and enjoy it just as it is, or with your favorite additions.

 

 

Posted with permission from Dassima. Thank you!