October 19, 2007
One of the things we learned at our cooking lesson with Leena was how to make chai (tea), the Indian way. We wrote it down diligently, both thinking it would be fun to make for ourselves, and a fun recipe to share. Then we went to Dal Roti were we had some, and it was different. Asking Ramesh, the chatty owner, about it, he told us how he makes it. So here are both recipes, though I have to admit that we have yet to make either. But we will!
Leena's chai:
(Good for 2 cups, use the teacup/mug you'll be serving the chai in as the measuring cup)
1 cup water
1 cup milk
2 heaping teaspoons sugar
2 small teaspoons powdered (instant) tea
1/2 t crushed cardamon
Boil everything together in pan. After tea comes to a boil let it simmer for a minute (or so).
Mix together by pouring back and forth from pan to large glass.
Strain.
Serve.
Ramesh's chai:
(I'm guessing on amounts for 2 cups because he said how he did it, not how much)
2 cups milk
2 heaping teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons instant tea
1 t crushed cardamon
1/2 t cinnamon
1 knob ginger
Bring milk to boil. Turn down flame, add all ingredients. Turn up flame, allow to boil twice more, bringing down the flame inbetween boiling sessions.
Mix thoroughly by pouring back and forth between pan and large glass.
Strain.
Serve.
We're going to try them out as soon as we have access to a kitchen and we'll let you know how it goes!
