Food of (Yester)DAY!

Yesterday's Food of the Day was Chai tea...

Masala chai is one of the most popular teas in India. It can now be found (in many different variations) at your local coffee shop here in America. Masala chai, a beverage from the Indian subcontinent, can be made by brewing tea with a mixture of Indian spices and herbs. The base tea most often used to make chai is an inexpensive branch of Assam tea: mamri tea. Usually, whole milk is added for its richness. There are many different kinds of spices, however, that can be used to make chai. Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, fennel seeds, peppercorn, and cloves. Sometimes, even nutmeg and rose are used. And, lastly, the sweetener. Basically, any type of sugar can be used: plain white sugar, non-dyed sugar, palm/coconut sugar, and even agave nectar or honey.
Be sure to watch for today's Food of the Day...saag paneer!! (Yummy!)