Karak Chai

A socially acceptable upper in our community, it could be the caffeine in this traditional milky tea that makes it so addictive, but it’s more likely the low and slow cook, the rich evaporated milk, and all the aromatic spices.

Karak chai, also called Kadak chai, is a variant of the South Asian masala chai very popular in the Middle East where the tea is cooked until it’s strong (for reference, kadak means “hard” or “harsh” in Hindi). The spices used can vary from household to house