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Mumbai Cutting Chaai

Name: Mumbai Cutting Chaai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 1/2 cup Whole milk; 2 tsp Black tea leaves (Assam); 1 inch piece, crushed Fresh ginger; 2-3 pods Green cardamom; 1 small piece Cinnamon stick; 2-3 tsp (to taste) Sugar

Rich and strong masala tea that captures the authentic street flavors of Mumbai

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serves

2 cups

Recipe Image

Ingredients

Water1 cup
Whole milk1/2 cup
Black tea leaves (Assam)2 tsp
Fresh ginger1 inch piece, crushed
Green cardamom2-3 pods
Cinnamon stick1 small piece
Sugar2-3 tsp (to taste)

Instructions

Boil water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan

2 minutes

Add crushed ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. Let it boil for 2 minutes

2 minutes

Add tea leaves and boil for another 2 minutes until the color darkens

2 minutes

Add milk and bring to a rolling boil

3 minutes

Add sugar and boil for 1 more minute

1 minutes

Strain and serve hot in small glasses (cutting style)

Chef's Notes

• Use Assam tea leaves for the authentic strong flavor
• The key is to let the tea boil vigorously to get the right strength
• Serve in small glasses (half cups) as traditionally done in Mumbai
• Adjust sugar according to taste preference