Cookbook:Basic Chai

Basic Chai
Category	Tea recipes
Servings	2
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Traditional chai has numerous variations, depending on which region it is brewed. This is a simple recipe with milk, sugar, and spices.

Ingredients

• Cardamom
• Cinnamon
• Ginger, grated
• 2 spoons tea leaves
• ½ cup milk
• Sugar to taste

Procedure

1. Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil, add the fresh spices, and boil for 1 minute.
2. Add the tea leaves, cover, and steep for 3–5 minutes
3. Bring the milk to a boil.
4. Strain the tea mixture to remove the solids.
5. Add milk and sugar, and serve hot with samosas or kachoris.