The Best Masala Chai Tea

In this video (a bit long but worth watching), my Dad explains how to make Masala Chai tea. It's a tradition in India to drink Chai tea twice a day and everyone has their own method of making it. This is ours. Enjoy and let me know what you think. :)

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Category:

Howto & Style

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• Chai
• Masala Chai Tea
• India
• Tea

[cpmkw]

I normally use cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves & black pepper, and this recipe sounded a little unusual to me... so glad I tried it--it's fantastic! I've never heard of that combination of spices being used (fennel+black cardamom+tulsi+cloves), but it's really great! Where in India does your dad come from? Also I have a second question... I have a friend from Delhi who insists that the aluminum pan (like your dad seems to be using) is essential. What does your dad say on this subject?

[sbeasla]

@cpmkw Hello, my Dad comes from Punjab. We got the pan from England and we've been using it for a while but I don't think it's essential. You can make great chai in any pot/pan.

[DaughterAndHeir]

I LOVED your video! If your dad is ever willing, I'd love for you to post more about how he does Indian cooking. I'm just now learning some of the herbs and spices and made your dad's tea about an hour ago.... very yummy! I used anise seeds because I didn't have the licorice. Well, post more! Thanks!

[sbeasla]

@DaughterAndHeir Thank you! He doesn't do a lot of Indian cooking. That's usually my Mom. I'll be posting more if I go home. Glad you liked the tea!! :)

[rafatal]

sorry about my english listening but, what was the third ingridient? the digestive one. thanks a lot to your respectable family : )

[sbeasla]

@rafatal it's called "saunf." It's like a licorice. You can find it at all Indian stores. Thanks for watching :)

[kerrgal]

Hi. I had trouble hearing your dad. Next time can you put the mic closer to your dad?

[Salvojazz]

Hi Ma,astee , can you explain the ingredients ? Thank youi !

[cmoapat]

Subscribed. :) . I like the Idea of licorice :) I will try this :) Me I usually put cardamom, cloves, ginger, water, milk, black tea and sugar but I also like to add Vanilla and coconut and sometimes star anise. there are hundreads of way to make chai ;) but the most important secret ingredient is LoVe :D and I put lots of love in my chai! Seems like ur dad also put that secret ingredient! hmmm caint wait to try your recepie :)

Patricia D.

[cpmkw]

@rafatal "saunf", the licorice-like thing is also known as fennel.