Sanjeev Kapoor

Masala Chai with Lemongrass

Hot lemongrass-flavored tea

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

This recipe comes from the west coast of India: The Gujaratis love it! Serve it on a rainy day with a plate of pakoras (fritters)—it is simply heavenly.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400 ml) milk
  • 4 to 5 small stalks fresh lemongrass, chopped

Method

  1. Put the milk and 2 cups (400 ml) water in a nonstick saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat to medium, add the lemongrass, tea leaves, and c