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ATTENTION CHAI LOVERS:⁣

I've been working on a new chai updated recipe. This is so good that I haad to write a whole article about it.⁣

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...so you went to Starbucks and realized there is a beverage called "dirty chai", and now, you are wondering What is Chai ?

The Starbucks one is one of the simple drinks on the Starbucks secret menu that can be served either hot or cold.

This herbal tea involves the addition of one shot of Espresso into a Chai Latte. This Dirty Chai is for those Chai Latte lovers who want an extra kick of caffeine while avoiding the coffee taste.

..and know you are wondering about the origins of chai ?

If you want to discover other recipes of Indian traditional cuisine, please read this recipe of chicken masala

What is chai made of?

According to Wikipedia

Masala chai (/tʃaɪ/; lit. 'mixed-spice tea') is a tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices.[2] Originating in India, [3] the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. Although traditionally prepared as a decoction of green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, ground ginger, and black peppercorn together with black tea leaves, retail versions include tea bags for infusion, instant powdered mixtures, and concentrates. The term "chai" originated from the Hindi word "chai", which was derived from the Chinese word for tea, cha (see: Etymology of tea). In English, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as masala chai,[4] or simply chai,[5] even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. Numerous coffee houses use the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffè latte, but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso. By 1994, the term had gained currency on the U.S. coffeehouse scene.[6]

This sounds interesting, right? and now that We stablished the origin of chai, let's dive on it a little bit more

Let's face it, chai is surrounded by a halo of mysticism, but at the end,

Is chai tea healthier than coffee?

According to the world authority of Chai knowledge,  You would have to drink three cups of chai tea to achieve the same amount of caffeine you get in a single cup of coffee. And this ratio increases to 5:1 or 6:1 when you compare chai to strong coffee. By virtue of this fact alone, switching to chai will cut your caffeine intake dramatically, even if you have an extra cup. Finally we have an easy and enjoyable way to get off the stimulant/fatigue treadmill and enjoy something that is actually good for us!

Didi you know...

According to Statista.com, In 2020, Americans drank an average of 1.87 cups of coffee per day. Between 2011 and 2020, U.S. coffee consumption per capita per day remained relatively close to two cups, with the exception of 2016, when U.S. survey respondents drank roughly 1.64 cups of coffee per day.

Fun facts about the consumption of tea vs coffee

According to Euromonitor International, 

The world consumed 2.9 million tonnes of tea in 2016, up from 1.6 in 2002. Global consumption of tea is forecast to reach 3.3 million tonnes in 2021.

More than half of global tea consumption comes from Asia.

In 2021, global consumption of coffee (6.2 million tonnes) will almost be double that of tea (3.3 million tonnes).

Unlike coffee, chai has many inherently beneficial properties. The black tea in chai is rich in antioxidants and the spices in chai have been used for thousands of years to promote general health and well-being, as well as to treat various ailments.

  What is the difference between chai and tea?

Since most Indians drink tea boiled with milk and sugar, the word has become synonymous with milk tea. ... Chai is black tea and hot milk, while Masala tea will combine black tea, milk and a few spices. With chai growing in popularity, Western tea drinkers have begun referring to milk tea as chai tea or chai latte

How do you make chai tea?

Chai is a tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices.

Is chai tea made with black tea?

 is a tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices.

What are the difference between masala chai and chai?

A chai latte on menus is just the spiced tea steeped in hot water, topped with steamed milk or poured into warm milk. Whereas an authentic masala chai is loose-leaf tea and whole spices steeped and simmered in water and/or milk. There is definitely a noticeable taste difference because of how the two are made.

How to drink chai?

To prepare chai latte (or chai tea) at home:

Using a tall clay mug, also known as kulhad, pour hot water over the spices mix (fill to about a third of the way up)

Leave to brew for 3-4 minutes.

While your tea is brewing, froth enough milk to fill the cup.

After 3-4 minutes, remove the tea bag and top the mug up with frothed milk.

Drink while inhaling at the same time to avoid burning your tong.

Learn more about traditional serve ware, read in this article about India's kulhar chai cups

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There was a time when exotic spices were limited to haut-société… kings, queens and their closest social circle were the only ones to have the right to delight such exotic yet limited goods.

In the Early part of the middle ages (before the Crusades), Asian Spices in Europe were costly and mainly used by the wealthy. A pound of saffron cost the same as a horse; a pound of ginger, as much as a sheep; 2 pounds of mace as much as a cow. A German price table of 1393 lists a pound of nutmeg as worth 7 fat oxen.

Unlike earlier times when monopolies dominated the spice trade, commerce in spices is now relatively decentralized. Throughout the world, spices and herbs are frequently used in cuisine, largely to improve flavor and to provide new tastes.

Today, people are increasingly interested in enjoying spices and herbs for health benefits. As research is progressing, more evidence is supporting some of the anecdotal information supplied by our ancestors.

Let’s put some spices to work and let’s dive to this unique so tasty and comfort meal TIKKA MASALA CHICKEN.

Chicken tikka masala is a dish of chunks of roasted marinated chicken (chicken tikka) in a spiced curry. Its origin is disputed. The curry is usually creamy and orange-colored. 

Tikka is the Hindi term for “small chunks,” and masala means a spice blend. So when small chunks of anything, like chicken, are cooked in a sauce with a particular spice blend, it is called Chicken Tikka Masala. 

Ingredients

for 5 servings

CHICKEN MARINADE

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

½ cup plain yogurt(125 g)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons garam masala

2 teaspoons paprika

SAUCE

3 tablespoons oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons minced ginger

8 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 tablespoon tomato puree

3 ½ cups tomato sauce(800 g)

1 ¼ cups water(300 mL)

1 cup heavy cream(250 mL)

¼ cup fresh cilantro(10 g), for garnish

cooked rice, for serving

naan bread, for serving

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Bamboo or wooden skewer

Preparation

Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Combine the cubed chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, garam masala, and paprika and stir until well-coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Line a high-sided baking pan or roasting tray with parchment paper.

Place the marinated chicken pieces on bamboo or wooden skewers, then set them over the prepared baking pan, making sure there is space underneath the chicken to help distribute the heat more evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.

Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions, ginger, and garlic until tender but not browned. Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and garam masala and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato sauce, and 1 ¼ cups of water, then bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the cream.

Remove the chicken from the skewers and add to the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or alongside naan bread.

Enjoy!

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