Thursday, March 15, 2007

Masala Chai

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I learned to like hot tea with my in-laws. Every single day, at 5 pm, they have the Indian style tea. Nowadays, for me, there is nothing more relaxing than sip a cup of chai when the weather gets colder. Masala chai is also my entry for the event Rei dessa Quinzena. There is no specific recipe for it, people make it different ways and use various combinations of spices. Quantities are also adjustable, according to one's taste.

Masala Chai

3 cardamomo pods, cracked open
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anis
2 slices fresh ginger,
5 black peper seeds
Loose leaves or bags of black tea
Milk
Steep, strain and serve.

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