Chai

Cinnamon chai after a good meal is the key to a man’s happiness :o).

Yield: 1 cooked cup

Ingredients:

1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cinnamon stick (daal chini)
3 crushed cardamom (elaichi)
3 cloves (laung)
1 pinch fennel seeds (saunf) (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. Danedar loose tea*
2 tsp. white sugar OR 2 tsp. honey

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients in a NON non-stick pan. Bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat on low and let simmer for 20 minutes, or til medium brown.
3. Pour through strainer into a cup.
4. Add sugar or honey to your liking.

*If you do not have loose tea, you can also use Lipton tea bags.  Use 2 tea bags for every 1 cooked cup of chai.