Masala Chai Recipe

This aromatic masala chai recipe is one of India’s popular beverages. It requires water, milk, black tea, spices, and sugar. This hot beverage is taken with breakfast, in the evening, or at any time in the day. As Indians, there is no other drink that soothes the soul and relaxes the mind. It’s always perfect and comforting. This delicious masala chai recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare. You will love it for sure.

About Masala Chai Recipe:-

Masala Chai is also known as Masala Tea. In Hindi, “Masala” means “Spices”, and “Chai” refers to “Tea”. When spices, black tea powder, milk, and sugar simmer together, this aromatic masala chai recipe develops.

This masala chai is famous all over India. From the tea stalls to every home. The tea stalls are found near the local roads or highways where travelers stop and sit to take a sip of masala chai. I also experienced taking a sip of masala chai at tea stalls. It gives another level of vibes! comforted, refreshed, and satisfied.

From my childhood, I see this masala made in our home every single day. My father likes it the most they take 2 to 3 cups of chai in a day. One is bed tea, the second is with breakfast, and the third cup is in the evening. This masala chai is good to take in winter for keeping body warm. But my father also takes in summer too. They never miss a moment to say no to chai.

Everyone has their version of preparing chai. Some make it simple with water, tea, milk, and sugar. I also like that version if we prepare it only on daily basis. But if you need a different and aromatic taste then try my version of masala chai recipe.

Ingredients:-

Milk: I use homemade cow’s milk in this masala chai. Use good quality store bought milk, which also works well here.

Tea: Use taj mahal tea here for a rich and flavorful taste. You can also use other tea for this recipe.

Spices: I used basic spices: two green cardamoms, two black peppers, two cloves, one inch of cinnamon, and one inch of ginger. This substitution is good enough. Always use good quality spices for aromatic flavor.

Sugar: I use regular white sugar here. But if you want to add brown sugar and jaggery they are also good. For adding jaggery first you have to simmer chai properly then add jaggery after turning off the flame.

(Step-by-step)

How to make masala chai:-

1.First, take all spices: one inch peeled ginger, one inch cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 green cardamom, 2 black pepper in a small mortar pestle.

2. Then, crush all of them to a fine powder or paste.

3. After that, take a saucepan and add 1.5 cups of water with crushed spices on a medium flame.

4. When the water simmers, add 1 tsp of black tea to it.

5. Then again, wait until the spiced water comes to a boil.

6. After that, add 1 cup of milk to it.

7. Then, wait until a rolling boil. It takes 2-3 minutes on medium heat.

8. When the rolling boil comes, then again simmer it on low flame.

9. Then add 2 tsp sugar to it. I add sugar according to my taste. You can adjust it to your taste.

10. Again, simmer it and turn off the flame.

11. Lastly, with the help of a tea strainer, pour masala chai into serving cups.

Serving suggestions:

• Serve this masala chai hot or warm with any biscuit.

• Serve this masala chai with evening snack potato dumplings.

• You can also serve it alone which also good to taste.

Tips:

• I use the water-to-milk ratio of 1.5:1, which is good enough to make a delicious masala chai. You can use 1:1, which is also good.

• You can choose and skip spices according to your taste preferences.