Mira Manek's Kadha Chai | olivemagazine

Mira Manek Ayurvedic chai

2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 black peppercorns
fresh ginger
grated or chopped into pieces
tulsi leaves (holy basil)
2 ½ cups water
2 tsp jaggery or honey

Method

step 1
Heat a saucepan, then add the cloves, cinnamon, pepper, ginger and tulsi leaves and dry-roast on a low heat for around 30 seconds. Add the water and salt, mix well and heat on a medium heat for around 10 minutes (the water will reduce down a little). Strain the mixture into a large mug or two cups, add the jaggery or honey and mix well. Enjoy while hot!