Dishoom’s masala chai

Dishoom’s masala chai

Indian restaurant Dishoom‘s sweet and spicy take on chai makes a wonderful alternative to your run-of-the-mill cuppa.

Dishoom’s masala chai

 

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 20 min

Indian restaurant Dishoom‘s sweet and spicy take on chai makes a wonderful alternative to your run-of-the-mill cuppa.

 

Nutrition: For 4

Calories
130kcals
Fat
4.5g (2.9g saturated)
Protein
4.2g
Carbohydrates
18.2g (18g sugars)
Fibre
0.1g
Salt
0.1g

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Assam or Darjeeling tea
  • 12 slices fresh ginger
  • 1½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 12 cardamom pods
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cloves
  • 50 sugar
  • 500ml whole milk
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Method

  1. Put 2 tbsp Assam or Darjeeling tea, 12 slices of ginger, 1½ tsp black peppercorns, 12 cardamom pods, 2 cinnamon sticks and 5 cloves into a saucepan. Pour on 1 litre boiling and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer until fragrant – about 10 minutes.
  2. Add 50g sugar and 500ml whole milk, turn up the heat and bring to the boil.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring, then taste – boil a little more for a stronger flavour.
  4. Strain, discard the solids, then serve.

This recipe has been taken from Dishoom’s new cookery book, Dishoom: From Bombay with Love. Order yourself a copy here.

Dishoom: From Bombay with Love

 

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
130kcals
Fat
4.5g (2.9g saturated)
Protein
4.2g
Carbohydrates
18.2g (18g sugars)
Fibre
0.1g
Salt
0.1g

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