MASTERCLASS IN CHAI | How to make the perfect masala chai | Indian style tea | Food with Chetna

[@orlogskaptenshmanya]

As a non-Indian I got so impressed by your drawers for spices! I used to live in a university dorm with an Indian girl, and she made me some chai for the first time (fun fact: we, russians also call tea "chai"), we cooked for eachother our local dishes and it was super fun. I found your video, because I got nostalgic of my student days. I still remember the day she moved in our room and started unpacking, and I was so surprised of her taking out a huge box of different spices, which probably took 1/4th of her luggage😄I'm happy that now we can cook almost any meal by learning from real representatives of their culture

[@Celestials1aurora]

im curious to ask but how long did her spices last ?

[@orlogskaptenshmanya]

@@Celestials1aurora I'm pretty sure the box was gone before summer holidays, as she brought a new one when she got back😄

[@freud1025]

@E.Gippshuntfish just chai

[@DK.448]

🩷🩷🩷 your student days!

[@a.kay.c]

For the plants, I never want to cut them either but I take the cuts, sit them in water, let them grow roots and put back into the pot for a fuller looking plant. Thanks for the tea tutorial!

[@jackieknits61]

I am so jealous of your spice drawers! In fact, I sent this to my husband as a hint. I would love a "tour" of your spice drawer, maybe as the framework for a series of recipes explaining how Indian cooking uses spices.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope he got the hint 😊

[@jacobcheriyan]

Who isn't? Simple but amazing idea. Instead of displaying all bottles, these drawers are a sensible idea.

[@MayaFreedom25]

Yes, drooling over those 😍 organized drawers!

[@angiegomez4002]

make a video of all your spices and drawers

[@babagandu]

Great USA 🇺🇸 and Great Britain 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@swurlygirl]

Thank you SO much for this teaching! I am just sitting down to my very first cup - ohh it tastes divine and my house smells so very delicious and and cannot stop smiling 🥰

[@FoodwithChetna]

thats wonderful

[@13Emiliana]

I followed your directions and added a little cinnamon and it was INCREDIBLE! I'm going to make this everyday.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yesssss

[@StacyBG]

What type of tea was used..mint, lemon?? Im very new to this ..tks

[@foodplayzgames]

@@StacyBGblack tea

[@rukia1117]

My mum always makes masala saa for us when we're sick. A bonus is when boiling the tea, the entire house fills with the aroma of spices. It's so comforting especially on an autumn/winter's day :)

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thats so true

[@inturn23]

Rend dend?

[@jj..-]

Needs jaggary or honey 😇

[@inturn23]

@@jj..- no

[@jj..-]

@@inturn23 it did but then Chetna added some sugar in end after I typed my message

[@RandiMFuller]

I drank buckets of masala chai when my husband and I visited India, it was fantastic!! Coming back home I bought many brands of concentrates, some are quite good, but find that they’re all entirely too sweet. I love your recipe and that I can control the sugar amount!

[@FoodwithChetna]

So glad to hear that

[@cydkriletich6538]

Agree!

[@mayanthrarabishun9341]

Really delicious love it make it all the time

[@aaronderyl]

I think concentrates cannot match up to making it with these simple ingredients. Is that possible where you’re at?

[@mrscynthiasayles]

Yes! I was just there for a month and had masala chai delivered to my suite 3 times a day! It actually solved some GI problems I was having. I LOVE INDIA!!!

[@michellelim4259]

Had my first cup of chai sold at shop n was totally blown away with the taste.. Nw i can't live without chai.. Just done my chai at home..

[@FoodwithChetna]

wonderful

[@louiskamath8995]

I love the Parsi style with lemon grass and mint leaves. I usually do it like you with the cardamom and ginger, but now I throw in a couple fresh mint leaves too. Absolute game changer imo!

[@manishsingh7534]

You should try with Tulsi leaves

[@tsukihime-zo2me]

will spearmint work just as well? non-Indian but I love Chai!

[@louiskamath8995]

@@tsukihime-zo2me yeah absolutely

[@meganmoriarty6380]

I have my first cup of steaming chai in front of me now. It's absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Awesome!

[@nicolajayne6124]

Cut your long plant to the left of your stove and put the cut bit in water. When the roots form you can plant it in the same pot with the Mama plant to make it nice and full. Love this chai recipe, thank you!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes I keep cutting and now have 10 plants and this kitchen plant was a baby in the first place, might share all my indoor plants in a video sometime

[@Risaala]

I think the drapey look is elegant!

[@SS-bg6ht]

Maybe she likes it that way, that’s really rude you are here to watch masala chai not your views on her interior aesthetics

[@TrinaMCay]

For me i do not want to cut it because it's stylist that way.😊✌🏼😎. Am a plant lover too.❤️

[@n.a.garciafamily]

@@SS-bg6ht she spoke about how it was bothering her.

[@tyson7687]

I love the base layers you're including. We definitely add 3 peppercorns (match the clove content for warmth) and I crush about a quarter or half stick of cinnamon. Otherwise, we pretty much have an identical recipe and method. Always let people sweeten their chai to their preference. Love it!

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes sugar to taste is best

[@kaddo.k702]

Made the tea same as yours finally am able to make the best tea.

[@priyasebastian9491]

I was cautious about boiling the tea leaves, but I followed your method and was surprised how good it turned out. Thank you.

[@kthxbi]

as a fellow spice fiend, i love how she says '3-4' and then promptly grabs 5-6 of most things

[@ragnar5203]

My combination is Clove, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, along with your method.. the best tea ever! Thankyou India 💙

[@akshayajaisankar1806]

WOW! This is identical to how my mom makes it who in my opinion makes the BEST tea in the world :). We recently switched from using dairy to oatly's oat milk for health reasons and now prefer it with oat milk. Fantastic video and explanation!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I'm going to try it your mum's way too-- with the use of oat milk as well. Thanks Akshaya! If it's good enough for your mum, it's good enough for me. 😄

[@redfullmoon]

Oat milk sounds like a great idea! Wtf! Imma mix my oat drink with masala chai!

[@brieb402]

Oh, I've been thinking of switching to oat Mike because of my lactose issues. Nice to know the favors still work for people using other milks. Will give it a try soon!

[@YThates]

Oatly is my favorite but the best alternatives are also 365 oatmilk and Elmshurst oatmilk in my opinion. I do not like any other brand I've tried so far.

[@nickdavidelijah]

Agreed! I don’t use dairy at all and agree that oat milk works perfectly! ✌🏽☘️

[@HeidiFieldAlvarez]

Chopping the plants actually will help them send up new growth. Chop it, stick it in water until it grows new roots and then plant it back in the same pot. It will be much fuller and happier 🥰 Thanks for the Chai tutorial 💕💯

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks for the tips!

[@romafarooqui8531]

thank you for the recipe! it turned out great :) for my spices, i used star anise, cardamom, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick

[@elizabethreyes4750]

I love her sense of humor ohhh God, thats the way I am, explaining so nice, sharing her tricks, very very appreciated

[@FoodwithChetna]

😊 thank you

[@Homeybadgers]

I've been drinking chai with the same ingredients you used for years but following your method was a game changer. Just by changing the steps, boiling the spices first made one of the best chai I've ever made and had. WOW...never going back to any other method, found my cooking channel on KZbin. Keep doing these awesome videos Chetna. ❤️❤️🙏

[@xuanvt]

2 cups of water 3-4 cloves 3-4 cardamom pods a few slices of ginger 2 teaspoons of black tea milk

[@ciarainthebeloved]

I lived in Assam for a few years and made it this way with cinnamon added. For a while I've been using ginger powder as a shortcut. You inspired me to use fresh ginger again and it makes a world of difference. Thanks, Chetna!☕️💕

[@ladyelainefairchild3546]

For times you need a little shortcut without compromising as much as with powder Dorot makes frozen chopped ginger in little cubes.

[@circuitsalsa]

Chetna always has such wonderful, patient videos. I feel like I'm in a grandmother's kitchen learning the family way when I watch. Thank you!

[@EmilyJelassi]

I’m incredibly jealous of your spice drawers!! That gets added to my must-have list for my dream kitchen 😊 Thank you for this chai masterclass.. very helpful!

[@louisebury7934]

I had proper chai made for me many moons ago and have never tasted anything so delicious since. Now I know how to make it so will treat myself tomorrow. Thank you for sharing x

[@laiqkhan3624]

Thank you darling you taught me masala tea. I am not Indian but I always want to drink masala tea. Now next morning I will drink your tea. Thank you again. From London

[@FoodwithChetna]

My pleasure 😊

[@learnurduwithsara1068]

love it I hardly ever add ginger but I think it makes it healthy and also reduces bloating.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Enjoy

[@jacquelinegordon3265]

Thank you Dear Chetna! My husband is Pakistani and I have been making chai exactly like you (same spices and not mixing milk until water boils) but it's always hit or miss. Sometimes I achieve great depth of flavor and other times it's flat. You've shown me what I may be doing wrong! I'm trying your techniques this afternoon! Thank you again!

[@afnanfaiyaz9736]

Today, I tried your Masala Chai recipe in the morning, and I was truly blown away by the taste of it. I tasted many other "exotic" recipes from internet for this delicacy but didn't get good results. Yours one was simple yet delicious. The chai actually tasted like chai because of the lesser amount of milk and hard liquor, not like some milkshake. Thanks 🎉

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yeah thanks

[@johnleake5657]

@afnanfaiyaz9736, what do you mean by hard liquor? Cheers!

[@TatiannaSpencer]

I made your recipe last night and it’s been my favorite recipe for chai so far. I’m going to try with peppercorns next

[@niharikakoul1852]

The way you aesthetically presented everything and the whole energy and vibes 🤌✨️ lovely! Randomly found your video today and I'm glad I did

[@osnatashtaralevin8944]

Oh my God! I have been making "Chai" for over 10 years and not until now did I learn I was making it wrong! It was so much richer and better when I followed your instruction! And I didn't burn any milk in the process! Thank you!

[@FoodwithChetna]

YEAH, so glad to hear that

[@Katelyn_clemons]

Thank you SO much! I've been drinking chai consistently for years now but have always been intimidated and intrigued to make it on my own. Something about using whole spices always seems like it requires a lot of skill - but this combined with a desi friend giving me his recommendations made it so much more approachable. I visited my local indian grocery store to get the whole spices (The spices were so much cheaper compared to at American grocery stores and so much more bang for your buck it's crazy) & ended up using whole peppercorns that I mashed with a makeshift mortar and pestle (a ceramic bowl and spoon handle), black cardamom, half a cinnamon stick & a few cloves. So happy I can finally stop buying chai concentrate and keep experimenting with making my own (-: Hopefully this helps any one who also has been apprehensive to make it from scratch

[@Moving_Forward247]

Wonderful video thank you so much for sharing and God bless. I am the daughter of a Mexican mom and an American white man and married to a Nigerian and I have some Indian spices here and now can make a proper chai. What a blessing to learn from other cultures.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Wow what a combination!

[@heyjude5027]

I visited my Indian friend and this is the tea that she prepared, fell in love with it! Im making it at home every morning specially in winter.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yeah

[@justjackorwhatever]

Wow, cant wait to enjoy a cup of *T E A T E A*

[@tazzy0854]

my daughter started making vegan masala chai, and it's amazing! I really like what you have done with your spice storage, It's very tidy.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@TopNotchV]

Which non dairy milk does she use. I’d think oat milk is the best alternative because the texture is thicker.

[@suzanneroberge494]

It's cold damp & rainy where I am so I decided not to put off trying this & just made it. It is lovely, thank you.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Wonderful!

[@barbaradavidson1950]

I will forever call it just chai now and be making this myself. I add a teaspoon of vanilla honey to mine. Yum

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yum

[@angelahudson5812]

Your recipe is absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing! ❤😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

wonderful

[@pelicanseaweed5818]

So glad you pointed out that "chai tea" is tortology. Like "naan bread"! And hey, as others have said, just keep trimming the plants, leaving them in water to root or adding them straight to the pots - the cuttings will root. Best wishes from Australia

[@Yayawa899]

This is actually much less intimidating than I thought it’d be… I am trying this!

[@carlymclane8270]

Hehehe! Thank you! "...chai means tea!" So happy you pointed this out. My sweetie points this out regularly...every time we see or hear it. I LOVE that you brought this up. Hahaha...and...I was wondering when or if you were going to add sugar. You are lovely. Thank you for bringing me a smile today. I would love to perfect a nice masala chai for friends, family and my sweetie. this is great guidance.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks Carly

[@udaimuppidi8030]

Thank You Madam Chetana ! God Bless 🙏

[@FoodwithChetna]

you are welcome

[@Random_hero47]

I’ve recently discovered chai. As a cardamom lover…it is amazing. I’ve really dived into tea recently I’ve completely gave up all the store made stuff. I’m glad I didn’t ruin the process on how to make it. I carry a thermos of it to work with me everyday

[@FoodwithChetna]

oh wow

[@micahwashburn6309]

I've been making your masala chai for a long time now! I add black cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon and extra ginger. I used to make it with sugar and then gradually lessend the sugar until I could drink it sugar free! Absolutely love it. Thank you for your recipes ☺

[@FoodwithChetna]

You are welcome Micah

[@iwonadziegielewska]

I’ve just made this recipe 🫖🙀OMG SOOOOO DELICIOUS 😋 thank you

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@vjohnson2400]

Great video Chetna as always. I loved when you were insistent, in a very polite way, about what we should call chai - got it and thanks again.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@robynlydick8126]

@@FoodwithChetna some restaurants near me have gotten so used to English speakers doubling the name, that when one orders masala chai, they look confused and ask “chai tea?”

[@leadoucet1432]

My daughter taught me not to say chai tea. Also, naan bread. My son-in-law just smiles and says it doesn't really matter lol

[@xcyted4now]

For me it's the same when someone says hot water heater. If the water is already hot it dont need to be heated . It's a water heater. Anyway I digress. I first had chai when I was deployed to Iraq the first few timeS and have loved it ever since. Those Iraqis made some really good chai! I'd love to try your way.

[@TheBaconeaterz]

I Alway's do my tea with just milk, i pour milk in a mug, and microwave it for 3mins, then get a toothpick to remove the skin on top, then add my teabag/sugar and a bit of nutmeg and Cinamon :) Thanks for the recipe i never had a tea like that and will try it. cheers from Australia 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@missmaryhdream6560]

How perfect, I start my day x with this, if I'm feeling sick, I soon feel better after my delicious, spiced tea my favourite lychee, the green ones x thank you

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thats awesome

[@rudyfan1926]

I learned how to make chai from my roomate who learned from her sister in law Savitri (fantastic cook). Savitri made it with cinnamon as well. I am keen to try your recipe, looks divine! Chai with samosa or onion & chili pakoli great snack!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes thats a great combination

[@RashmisGourmet]

I always add milk and water together and then make my chai , the only reason being I don’t enjoy watery tea 😀 I would love to try your way.

[@penelopepalm]

How timely! I was thinking a couple days ago I would like to see a real chai being made. Hooray for Chetna! Looks great

[@Expdt_Dyonisis]

Tahnk you for the video!! Also, respectufully chop your plants lady! ^^ they'll love it! or speciffically for the last one, the pothos, you can simply fold back the steam with a nod or 2 into the soil and they will grow new roots out of it! bigger and stronger leafs ahead! Thoses plants are made be be taken care of "willdly". You can cut an recut, put steams with some leafs in water for couple of weeks to grow new plant etc etc makes them grow larger rather that too long (sorry if there's any mistake, french island person here ^^)

[@englishrose4388]

Thank you. And, you're the first person I've seen who has more spices than I! Love it.

[@FoodwithChetna]

😂😂😂

[@koda3967]

About your plants; they thrive on being cut back. An alternative is 'pinning' them up, so the 'branches' flourish and grow outward. The one that you say you've cut back numerous times is looking a little 'leggy' and might benefit from either a larger container and fresh soil, or much more sunlight and less frequent waterings. Or a hardy trimming. 🙂 Going to drink some Chai, now❣️ Thx❣️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy the chai

[@suzanneroberge494]

You made me smile-as I was drooling over your lovely spice center, you had to start searching for what you needed! I have such an assortment of spices I can't keep them in 1 location either. But yours are still organized much more neatly than I can organize mine. Thanks for the chai primer. And now I get it why some chai tea I liked & some I didn't.

[@deannastrait4989]

Remember, just chai not chai tea :)

[@FoodwithChetna]

hope you will try this version of chai

[@calartian85]

And she most likely has another location to house all of the remnants in the bulk containers that would not fit in the jars.

[@suzanneroberge494]

@@calartian85 I am so giggling! I hadn't thought of that, but if it's like my house it's absolutely true. I spent some time this morning addressing that very challenge! Decanting some things into smaller jars & trying to figure out where to tuck the rest away! Thank you for giving me a smile today, Gid bless

[@nisahahmad264]

@@calartian85 ha3. Exactly. Mines in d fridge

[@samroy5967]

I like adding half of star anise to my chai along with the spices that you used - adds a nice touch. But I bet yours tastes just as good ☕️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Sounds great!

[@halimaahmad5613]

I tried it and i love it. I used to buy the already mixed form, from the supermarket in abuja about 7yrs ago and they just disappeared, i am taking this after 7yrs of craving, didnt know i could make this, with the stash of indian spices i have athome P.s my sister had an indian friend 10yrs ago who introduced us to indian spices and thats all i ever buy now... love their aroma

[@kibbee8073]

Was absolutely delicious! I tweaked the recipe and did one cup of water and kept the same measurements for the spices. After drinking this I probably wont be able to go back to chai concentrate.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Wonderful!

[@yaelrstudio]

Must be great with almonds milk! Thank you for this beautiful recipe and video. Blessings 🙏

[@outofafrica997]

Thank you for the recipe. I love masala chai & drink it more during winter months. I would like to ask the kind of loose tea you used. You have not specified. I want to make some soon. Thank you

[@FoodwithChetna]

You can use any loose tea you like, I sometimes bring a pack back from India, sometimes I use pgtips loose tea and sometimes twinnings everyday tea bags

[@tayahvanne]

Oh how I love CHAI. Just curious as to what kind of tea you used...flavor wise? So enjoy you and your videos.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Any strong tea like twinnings everday or pg tips, both nice and strong

[@DK-qj7cr]

Hey if you are in UK.. I have found Builders and Yorkshire are great, strong teas 😍😍

[@jennifermelling6244]

Assam would be a great addition.

[@beautifulawa]

Love your spice drawers and that Chai looks Devine.

[@FoodwithChetna]

thanks

[@TheBlackLakeSiren]

Masala Chai is my favorite tea ever. Especially for breakfast. I'd love to make it myself.

[@FoodwithChetna]

👍🏼

[@dshanibernard7334]

I absolutely love your spice drawer 😍😍

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@FatimaAyoub]

I like the recipe and omg fell in love with how organized you are with the spices. I think I’ll do the same in my kitchen now :) also love your hair style too

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks Fatima

[@avgikyriazi1186]

In the summer, I made a very strong chai (without the milk), kept it in the fridge and when I wanted something refreshing, I put some in a tumbler and added coconut milk. I know it’s not proper masala chai, but it was great in the hot weather

[@FoodwithChetna]

Sounds great!

[@christinacutlass1694]

Wow! That’s a GREAT IDEA ❣️. Especially since I don’t have milk in the fridge all the time. I always have a can of coconut milk and it even adds another wonderful flavor!👏👏👏👏

[@arenuzzle6282]

Wow that fresh ginger crushed makes a big difference to the packet chai . Gives it a zing .

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes absolutely

[@Thankyouliyah]

Great tutorial! I just tried making masala chai for the first time using this video and it was gone from my household in minutes! My family loves it.

[@FoodwithChetna]

that is amazing

[@giovannaroth239]

I adore masala chai. When I was in India a few years back I drank it by the bucketful but I had to remember to ask to make it without sugar as I really do not like sweet hot drinks. I will try your version as well.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you will like it

[@MrsSheffield]

Hello from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 OMG…the spice drawers!!!! My dream! ❤😊 My mom usually adds black pepper, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cinnamon bark sometimes… Indian chai feeds my soul like no other hot drink in the world…😊😊 Lol - I’m always correcting people on the “chai tea” thing too! 😅

[@FoodwithChetna]

I am glad you agree with chai tea

[@emmabrunson977]

What's the difference between cinnamon stick and bark?

[@MrsSheffield]

@@emmabrunson977 cinnamon sticks is what you typically see at stores, you can get cinnamon bark, which looks like tree bark almost, it still has the same cinnamony flavour but slightly different...I believe there are many varieties depending on where it is grown. Cinnamon bark is found at most East Asian grocery stores.

[@catebannan7343]

Hi, looks amazing, will try! Have had chai, in a restaurant, was a bit too sweet and asked the server to add less sugar. He said they used sweetened condensed milk and was unable to adjust the sweetness. Have you heard of using sweetened condensed milk to make chai? Thanks!

[@jacobcheriyan]

Haven't been drinking tea or coffee for a long time. But this is such an inspiring video that made me decide to have a cup of masala chai this evening. Thanks so much!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you will enjoy this

[@leonied8484]

Making this now with some black pepper as I am starting to have a cold... can't wait to taste. Thank you for sharing

[@FoodwithChetna]

👍🏼

[@DonnaConquo]

Will be making this as I keep asking people and don't like to share thank you sooooooo much

[@FoodwithChetna]

please do try

[@MsDurga123]

I usually boil water with fresh few pieces of ginger, clove and cinnamon and leave the pan on the stove so whenever I want chai all I have to do is heat it up with tea bag and add milk. Quick cup of tea. Just an idea🙂

[@FoodwithChetna]

That's a great idea!

[@hm2011100]

This is great, thanks! You’ve inspired me to have a proper go w whole spices & my pestle & mortar (which I never use 😅) but I also make a lazy caffeine-free version w rooibos or dandelion tea, almond milk, & ground spices - often cloves, cinnamon & turmeric. Today you inspired me to add ground cardamom & ginger!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Wonderful!

[@sandcrushlove]

How can anyone dislike this video? This lady is so sweet 🥺 Great informative video and looking forward to trying this recipe ❤️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you will enjoy it

[@waynehoffman456]

I love learning about other cultures! Thank you so much ! I’m a fool and tried to make Chi like “normal” tea. Just hot water and let it steep. I thought, I’m CERTAIN this is just too bitter. So I decided to learn from the source how to enjoy this. Thank you! It is on the stove now and I am eager to try this delight!

[@sakinamawardah4918]

I love spice, and I just got a chance to taste a masala chai for the first time few days ago. And I love it. After watching this video, I'll definitely making this drink as one of my favourite drink to make at home.

[@Hazellobo14]

That cup of chai looks so good 😍 Normally when I take 2 cups of tea it’s boils down to one 😂 how u managed to still get two full cup of tea😍

[@claudiapadula3140]

I never knew that Chai was so easy to make! I am definitely going to try this! Thank you

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@humblebee8334]

Chai means Tea some say Cha

[@thechristianlife442]

You are so amazing - thank you for making these recipes so approachable. I am a piano teacher, & my clients often make me the most delicious masala chai. I am a loyal & fussy coffee drinker, but this is the most delicious & comforting beverage. I love it! Thank you!

[@FoodwithChetna]

You are very welcome

[@TamikkaLS]

I love the time you take to show us. It’s like we are in your kitchen. Thank you for the details.

[@FoodwithChetna]

you are welcome

[@deepanmota6716]

I love the way you have organised and the choice of your kitchen drawers display, wooden cutting boards and different cutting knives

[@shamiraausvy]

I tried to make chai after seeing your video. After i taste it, it was soo good! but i feel familiar with the taste. Its a lil bit like "bandrek" in my country (indonesia). maybe because the taste of tea that i use is not strong. In my country, we use ginger, cloves, cinnamon, pandan leaves, brown sugar, a lil bit of salt and boiled in water. We didnt use tea or milk. I love both!🥰

[@FoodwithChetna]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Thank you Chetna. I'm experimenting with warming comfort foods this coming autumn and winter here in England and have never made this kind of chai at home, for shame! I will follow your recipe and when feeling bold, also tackle the recipe I have for homemade crumpets. Much exciting but simple activity in my home this winter! 😊🍵

[@ThePattiw]

Chetna! 👏🏽👏🏽Yay! Finally the proper way to make chai. I never drink it prepared anymore because of the cooked milk/water thing and waaaay to many spices. I love your spice drawers, I live in Canada and most people cannot understand why I have so many spices. I have an antique shelf with my spices arranged on it. And thank you, I am getting a little tired of the "chai tea", "roti bread" , "naan bread" thing.

[@maynejad9959]

You are adorable and lovely person, great recipes , thanks from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@gregory4154]

It's a little of bit of heaven on earth. It is truly wonderful and thank you for sharing this.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Psysium]

Holy wow, I'm envious of your spice setup. I share the kitchen so all my spices are relegated to the back of a cupboard and I have to crouch to see what I have, lol. I hope to have something like yours one day!

[@tonyburton419]

Everyone has a glass jar drawer like that , didn't you know? Oh..sorry your not wealthy are you. Like Steve Heaps new kitchen (see his amazing channel for over 1000 recipes). You, me and him, different social class mate. .

[@FoodwithChetna]

I hope you have a spice draw of your own soon!

[@eileenlorson]

delicious chai! I was craving this yesterday - a chilly wet Fall day in New York :-)

[@FoodwithChetna]

Enjoy

[@kamenhunter167]

Miles Morales: "I love Chai Tea"

[@jeffthomas204]

I love tea tea

[@User-rn1kt]

I grew up speaking Swahili (we call it chai) and I don't find 'chai tea' annoying. It's just what you guys learnt to call it. + it removes any ambiguity.

[@kellyclark7517]

Chai is tea :)

[@Zitagirl76]

Turkish tea is chai (çay) too....😂

[@kamenhunter167]

@@kellyclark7517 Do you not get the reference?

[@dhilipranganathan3152]

Great demo on how to make Masala chai. I make Masala chai every day. Almost the same recipe, just a few changes. 1. I grate my ginger and let that boil first, then add the other 2 spices 2. I also powder clove and cardamom, instead of them being whole. Grinding these 2 spices makes it even more pronounced in the final product. Some may not prefer these pronounced spices, if that is the case, you can definitely add it like what Chetna shows here. 3. Definitely add sugar. Awesome video, thanks Chetna.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Sounds great!

[@saraquill]

Molasses in masala chai is also lovely.

[@paulsteinberg521]

I have been making my chai for a number of years. I use brown clumpy sugar it adds to the taste. Great video

[@tracy2919]

Thank you so much for this Chetna! I know you are Indian, but I had a Pakistani friend growing up who made me chai a few times and I’ve never forgotten how wonderful it was. I know there are many versions of chai, but I’ve started making it using this recipe and adding a cinnamon stick for my boyfriend and I and it is hands down our favorite tea, let alone day-time drink. I just keep coming back to it and it’s wonderful :) the most comforting, homey flavors that somehow seem to go well with every season. On top of it tasting great, it reminds of that friendship growing up as well. Thankful that the internet exists for things like this ❤

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks so much tracy!

[@masibanto4763]

What’s your favorite brand of black tea for chai

[@MrSoulMonk]

Great presentation and your spice drawer is top notch. Thanks for the tips on making tea. It is on my list to replicate this weekend!

[@susanherbert3014]

I will definitely be trying your recipe, masala chai is my favorite! Your spice drawers are amazing! Wow!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks Susan

[@harkeeratrai8524]

Amazing video .. dhanvaad 🙏🏼

[@FoodwithChetna]

my pleasure