South Asia — Muslim traditions
Authenic Village Chai
Gently simmered black tea, flavoured with star anise and cinnamon, a South Asian drink.
5 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Cook 5 min · 5 min total
- easy
- 1
Press your fingernail into the cardamom pods to crack them. Bring the water, tea, star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom to a boil.
- 2
Boil for 3-5 minutes until the tea is very dark and has reduced to about 2 cups. Strain and add the sugar. Add the milk and stir until hot.
- 3
Place the (used) cardamom pods in the bottom of the cups for good friends! Makes 4 American-sized servings or 12+ Indian-sized servings!
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
