This is my personal favorite chai recipe. I found my version I liked from the YouTube channel of Indian Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. This is to make slightly bulk.
Ingredients for Chai Masala
• ~32 hari elaichi (green cardamom)
• 1½ tbsp. dalchini powder (cinnamon powder)
• 4 tsp. saunf (fennel seeds)
• ½ tsp. kali mirch (black peppercorns)
• 20 laung (~1 tsp.) (cloves)
• 1 tbsp. sonth (dried ginger powder)
• Optional: a pinch of pulverized saffron in mortar and pestle
• Optional: a pinch of salt
Ingredients for Tea (Makes 5 c. total)
• 3½ cups water
• 2 tbsp. (heapful) tea leaves
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ c. evaporated milk
• 1 c. milk
• 1 tsp. chai masala
I don't use anymore than 1 tsp. chai masala for total volume of 5 c. in saucepan. I tend to experience headaches, when I overload myself with masalas.
