Chai, the Nimad way

You'll need

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp tea leaves
• 1 inch fresh ginger, crushed
• 2 tsp sugar (or to taste)

Method

1. Boil the water with the crushed ginger for 2 minutes.
2. Add the tea leaves and let them simmer for 1 minute.
3. Pour in the milk and sugar.
4. Let it rise and settle twice on a medium flame, about 3 minutes.
5. Strain into cups and serve hot.

You'll need

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp tea leaves
• 3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 2 tsp sugar

Method

1. Boil the water with the crushed cardamom for 1 minute.
2. Add the tea leaves and simmer for 1 minute.
3. Add the milk and sugar and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer for 2 more minutes until it turns a rich caramel colour.
5. Strain and serve.

You'll need

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp tea leaves
• 2 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, 3 black peppercorns
• Small piece of cinnamon
• ½ inch ginger
• 2 tsp sugar

Method

1. Lightly crush the spices and ginger.
2. Boil them in the water for 3 minutes to release the flavour.
3. Add the tea leaves and simmer for 1 minute.
4. Add the milk and sugar and boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Strain and serve piping hot.

You'll need

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup milk
• 3 tsp strong tea leaves
• 3 tsp sugar
• A pinch of crushed ginger

Method

1. Boil the water, ginger, tea leaves and sugar together for 2 minutes.
2. Add the milk and boil hard for 2 to 3 minutes until dark and thick.
3. Strain into small glasses, half full.