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Masala Chai

Course : Indian
Source: Food and Wine, February 1999
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

4 whole cloves

2 pieces cardamom pods

1 stick cinnamon -- broken up

3 cups water

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons black tea

Preparation / Directions:

In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.

Masala Chai

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