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Masala Chai

A South Asian drink of black tea, perfumed with fennel seeds and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

15 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · 15 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Put water in pot. Grate ginger. Pound cardamom in a mortar. Add all the ingredients to the water except milk and sugar. Bring to a full boil.

  2. 2

    Add the milk and bring to a near boil. Add sugar. Strain and drink. All the amounts are approximate. Adjust to taste.

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