Munnar Cardamom Chai
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 tbsp Black tea leaves
- 21/4 cup Water boiled
- 1 cup Milk boiled
- 1 nos Green Cardamompod slightly — crushed (Elakka)
- Sugar, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Boil water with crushed cardamom.
Step 2
Add tea leaves and bring to brisk boil.
Step 3
Turn off the heat. Allow the tea to infuse. :-alternatively you may boil milk and add tea leaves The choice is yours. 4)Strain into a vessel and add hot milk and sugar.
Step 4
Munnar Cardamom Chai is ready! :- Serve the Munnar Cardamom Chai hot!
Tip
Fresh curry leaves make a genuine difference. Dried curry leaves are a poor substitute — if you cannot get fresh ones, increase the quantity and fry them longer.
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