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Cooking & Entertaining
> Indian Cuisine
Herbal Chai (Tea)
A healthy drink, without caffeine, it is known to
relieve cramps, coughs, and poor digestion. Combine any or all of
the following herbs, as desired. To save time, grind larger
quantities of different herbs and spices for use as needed.
Ingredients:
3½ cups cold water
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 green cardamom pods
½” cinnamon stick
2 peppercorns
2 cloves
½" ginger piece
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried leaves)
6–8 sacred basil (Tulsi) leaves
Seasonings: Honey (or sugar) and milk (to
taste)
Method:
1. Crush all the herbs and spices coarsely. Boil
the water with the herbs. (About 1/2 teaspoon herbs for 1 cup
water.) Simmer for 15–20 minutes, covered.
2. Strain; serve hot with milk and honey (or sugar)
to taste.
Variation: Let the tea cool down. Add honey
(or sugar) to taste and serve cold on ice, garnished with thin
lemon slices.
| About the Author:
Kusum Gupta is the author of 'Recipes with a Spice -
Indian Cuisine for Balanced Nutrition'. It is a collection of
260 recipes from different regions of India, using whole
grains, lentils, vegetables, and different spices and herbs,
allowing you to indulge your appetite, spice up the food, and
treat your taste buds to an exciting range of flavors. It
addresses the needs of the experienced cook as well as the
adventurous beginner or a child wishing to explore the world
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