Cookbook:Basic Chai

Traditional chai has numerous variations, depending on which region it is brewed. This is a simple recipe with milk, sugar, and spices.

Ingredients

 * Cardamom
 * Cinnamon
 * Ginger, grated
 * 2 spoons tea leaves
 * ½ cup milk
 * Sugar to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil, add the fresh spices, and boil for 1 minute.
 * 2) Add the tea leaves, cover, and steep for 3–5 minutes
 * 3) Bring the milk to a boil.
 * 4) Strain the tea mixture to remove the solids.
 * 5) Add milk and sugar, and serve hot with samosas or kachoris.