diff --git a/docs/food_related/Karak-Chai.md b/docs/food_related/Karak-Chai.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e98d928 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/food_related/Karak-Chai.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +## Traditional Karak Chai + +### Ingredients +- 1/2 cup water +- 2 1/2 cups full-fat milk +- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves +- 1-2 tablespoons sugar +- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed +- Optional: a pinch of cloves and/or a small piece of cinnamon stick + +### Directions +1. In a saucepan, add water and bring to a simmer on medium heat. +2. Add crushed cardamom pods (and cloves and cinnamon if using), tea leaves. +3. Boil gently until the water starts to reduce, stirring occasionally. +4. Add full-fat milk and stir well. +5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it thickens slightly. +6. Add sugar according to taste and stir until dissolved. +7. Simmer on low heat for a few more minutes. +8. Strain the tea into cups. +9. Serve hot and enjoy. + +## Modern Karak Chai (Dairy-Free) + +### Ingredients +- 1/2 cup water +- 2 1/2 cups almond milk or oat milk +- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves +- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey +- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed +- Optional: ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick, a few strands of saffron, slice of fresh ginger + +### Directions +1. Bring water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add crushed cardamom, optional cinnamon, and ginger slice. +2. Add tea leaves and boil until water reduces a bit. +3. Pour in almond or oat milk. +4. Stir in brown sugar or honey. +5. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add saffron if using. +6. Simmer until fragrant and slightly thickened. +7. Strain tea into cups. +8. Serve hot. + +## Contemporary Tea Shop Karak Chai (With a Twist) + +### Ingredients +- 1/2 cup water +- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (for a tropical twist) +- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves (or chai blend) +- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (for a unique sweetener) +- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed +- Optional: a dash of vanilla extract, a sprinkle of nutmeg + +### Directions +1. In a saucepan, heat water and add crushed cardamom pods. +2. Add tea leaves and let the mixture boil until the water is reduced. +3. Pour in coconut milk for a creamy, tropical flavor. +4. Sweeten with maple syrup. +5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a rich flavor. +6. Optionally add a dash of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra aroma. +7. Strain the chai into cups. +8. Serve warm, ideally with a tropical-themed presentation.