Chai (also known as masala chai) is drunk throughout India and consists of black tea brewed with an assortment of fragrant spices, evaporated milk and sugar. It makes a delicious and authentic drink to enjoy after a curry! Make it as a hot drink on colder days (see first recipe below!) or have it cold in summer (see second recipe below).

CHAI TEA BLEND (1 portion = 3 tbsp): Black pepper, cloves, ginger, mace, star anise, cassia, green cardamon

Allergens are listed in CAPITALS. May contain traces of celery, sesame and mustard

Hot Chai Tea Recipe:

PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 5 mins
HEAT: 1
SERVES: 4

You need:

2 tea bags
2 tbsp sugar
170g evaporated milk
1 portion of CHAI TEA BLEND (1 portion = 3 tbsp)

Method:

Simmer the tea bags, CHAI TEA BLEND and 2 tbsp sugar in 400ml water and the evaporated milk for 5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and the tea has infused
Strain the chai between 4 small cups (discarding the tea bag and spices) and add extra sugar to taste

Iced Chai Tea Recipe:

PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 5 mins
HEAT: 1
SERVES: 4

You need:

2 tea bags
100g sugar
170g tin of evaporated milk
Ice to serve
1 portion of CHAI TEA BLEND (1 portion = 3 tbsp)

Method:

Simmer the tea bags, CHAI TEA BLEND and sugar in 400ml water for 5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and the tea has infused, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for an extra 5 minutes
Stir 400ml cold water and the evaporated milk into the chai then strain (discarding the tea bag and spices) and serve over ice

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