A proper cup of elaichi chai

Kitchen · Recipe

The simplest way to taste the difference good cardamom makes. The trick is to crush the pods and let them simmer before the milk goes in.

You need

• 4 green cardamom pods
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons loose black tea
• Sugar, to taste
• A small piece of ginger (optional)

Method

1. Lightly crush the pods so they split open.
2. Simmer the cardamom (and ginger) in the water for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the tea and boil for another minute.
4. Pour in the milk and sugar and bring back to the boil.
5. Simmer for a minute, strain into cups and serve hot.