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What is your family’s chai masala recipe?

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Would you be willing to share your family’s chai masala recipe? I’d love to know the secret ingredients!

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    Sure! Here’s a simple chai masala recipe that you can customize to your taste:

    Ingredients:

    1. Black peppercorns – 5-6
    2. Green cardamom pods – 4-5
    3. Cloves – 2-3
    4. Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece
    5. Ginger – 1-2 teaspoons grated (fresh or dried)
    6. Fennel seeds (optional) – 1 teaspoon
    7. Nutmeg (optional) – a pinch, freshly grated

    Instructions:

    1. Toast the spices: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the whole spices (peppercorns, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon) for a few minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

    2. Grind the spices: Allow them to cool, then grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

    3. Mix in other ingredients: If you’re using ginger and nutmeg, you can add those to your ground spices, adjusting the amounts to suit your taste.

    4. Store: Keep the chai masala in an airtight container for a few weeks.

    To Make Chai:
    1. Boil water (about 1 cup) and add 1-2 teaspoons of the chai masala along with your preferred tea leaves (or tea bags).
    2. Add milk and sugar to taste.
    3. Simmer for a few minutes, strain, and enjoy!

    Feel free to adjust the spice ratios based on your preference. Enjoy your chai!

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