Rains always managed to fuel a great amount of excitement
and bring a unique charm to our Muscat weather. Just sitting at my desk, looking
into my garden, sipping my piping hot cup of masala chai and curl up with a
book is a perfect way to unwind.
1 1/4 tbsp Indian black tea
Sugar to \taste
2 whole black peppercorns
1 petal star anise
2 whole cloves
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 inch fresh ginger (shredded)
1/2 stick cinnamon
Method
Note
If you prefer more milk, make equal proportions of water and milk. Some prefer more milk than water which leads to milder tea... the choice is yours.
Masala Chai is tea brewed with a combination of spices of
your choice like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, fennel seeds and star anise. And as I sip my steaming spiced tea it reminds
me of the beautiful monsoon back in India. And this spiced tea goes well with
biscotti.
Masala Chai Recipe
Yield: 3 to 4cups
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup milk 1 1/4 tbsp Indian black tea
Sugar to \taste
Spice mix
2 cardamom pods (cracked)2 whole black peppercorns
1 petal star anise
2 whole cloves
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 inch fresh ginger (shredded)
1/2 stick cinnamon
Boil together the water, tea, sugar and spices. Depending on
preference and strength required determine the time for which you boil the tea and
I prefer about 5 minutes. If you prefer a milder tea you can add the
tea after the first boil.
Add milk and boil for another 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot with
biscotti.Note
If you prefer more milk, make equal proportions of water and milk. Some prefer more milk than water which leads to milder tea... the choice is yours.
Cheers and enjoy the weather Muscateers!!
Images are clicked by me
