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Sunday, January 20, 2008

Masala Chai

1 1/2 cup water
1 inch stick cinnamon
8 cardamom pods
8 whole cloves
2/3 cup milk
6 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
3 teaspoons and unperfumed loose black tea.

Put water into a saucepan. Add the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the milk and sugar and bring to a simmer again. Throw in the tea leaves, cover and turn off the heat. After 2 minutes, strain the tea into two cups and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

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