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| BEVERAGES OF INDIA - PINAY KE LIYE |
| A.) MASALA CHAI - (Spiced Tea): |
| 3 cups of water; 2 sticks of cinnamon; 15 cardamon pods; 15 whole cloves; 1 tbls. fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbls. black tea leaves; 1 cup milk; 3 tbls. sugar: |
| 1.) In a medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off heat, add tea leaves, and cover pan. Let stand for 3 mins. 2.) Strain tea-and-spice mixture into another saucepan. Add milk and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 3.) As soon as tea begins to boil, remove from heat and pour into individual cups. Serve immediately. Serves 4 - 6. |
| B.) LASSI - (Salty Yogurt Drink): |
| 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 1/2 cups ice-cold water; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 green chili, minced: |
| 1.) Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend about 15 seconds. Pour in- to glasses and serve immediately. Serves 4 - 6. |