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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Chai IS the lifeblood of India. Served in scant shot glasses from dawn until way past dusk, this beverage is EVERYWHERE you look. It's in little make-shift cafes, sold from chai-wallahs at every bus station, train station and street corner...brewing in every home. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups water |
1 whole star anise |
1 stick cinnamon |
4 cardamom pods, cracked |
4 black tea bags |
2 cups light cream |
1/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Press your fingernail into the cardamom pods to crack them. Bring the water, tea, star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom to a boil.
2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the tea is very dark and has reduced to about 2 cups. Strain and add the sugar. Add the milk and stir until hot.
3. Place the (used) cardamom pods in the bottom of the cups for good friends!
4. Makes 4 American-sized servings or 12+ Indian-sized servings!
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