Maple-cardamom Masala Coffee

Name: Maple-cardamom Masala Coffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 1 large or 2 small cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp maple syrup, or to your taste; 275 ml (9¼ fl oz/generous 1 cup) whole (full-fat) milk or your favourite plant-based milk; 275 ml (9¼ fl oz/generous 1 cup) whole (full-fat) milk or your favourite plant-based milk; 4 tsp instant coffee powder; 6-8 gratings nutmeg; 2.5-cm (1-inch) cinnamon stick; 6 green cardamom pods, lightly bashed

Preparation info

Makes
1
large or 2 cups

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Sanjana Feasts

By Sanjana Modha

Published 2024

About

A latte-style masala coffee with warming cinnamon and aromatic cardamom. The creamy coffee pairs particularly well with maple syrup for an autumnal feel. Feel free to replace the maple syrup with hazelnut or coconut syrup if you prefer.

Ingredients

275 ml (9¼ fl oz/generous 1 cup) whole (full-fat) milk or your favourite plant-based milk

Asia
India
Autumn
Gluten-free
Vegan
Drinks

Method

Pour the milk into a saucepan set over a medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, add the cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. Allow to simmer over a low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Add the coffee and maple syrup, whisking to incorporate. Continue to whisk vigorously or use a milk frother to achieve a creamy consistency.
Strain the hot coffee through a fine-mesh si