Cook the Book: Masala Chai

Cook the Book: Masala Chai
You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Cook the Book: Masal This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. If you have water, ginger, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Boil the water, tea leaves, ginger and green cardamom powder together for 3 minutes.
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Add the milk and sugar (optional) and boil for another 2 minutes.
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3
Strain through a fine wire mesh strainer and serve at once.
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Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian works really well with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. You could try Vocal Vineyards Alfaro Vineyard Gruner Veltliner. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 38 dollars per bottle.
Vocal Vineyards Alfaro Vineyard Gruner Veltliner
Vocal Vineyards Alfaro Vineyard Gruner Veltliner
This 100% Gruner Veltliner’s structure is enviable. In combination with the cool salt spray from Monterey Bay and 50% barrel fermentation the profile continues to impress with its complexity between tart green orchard fruits and herbaceousness. A mouthwatering, fresh finish reflects classic Gruner Veltliner characteristics of white pepper and stony minerality with a bit of salinity.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score0
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