Delicious Indian Chai Pairings and Recipes You Need to Try

 

Who doesn’t love a hot drink to refresh and recharge the day? Indians drink in the morning, and evening, some even after dinner. This drink is consumed in almost every Indian household regularly and is also served in various Indian restaurants around the globe. This miraculous Indian drink, also available at Dosa and More in Berlin, is tea or chai. The obsession of Indians with chai is real. Sometimes, even a day without this drink can turn into a nightmare. The type of chai depends on the person but is enjoyed throughout the world. 

Dosa and More is an Indian restaurant in Berlin which serves anything and everything from delicious South Indian dosa to mouth watering and refreshing Indian tea. In various hotels and restaurants milk tea, brewed tea, liquor tea, and many other types of teas are served. But sometimes drinking the tea alone can be a bit boring, so there are so many pairings with tea to make your experience, exclusive to your taste. Some of the must try chai pairings are:

1.     Rusk

Morning tea and rusk are the dream of every Indian on a road trip. This hard dry biscuit is a perfect companion for tea. There are many flavors of rusk available, but we recommend you consume the original. Dip the rusk in the tea, and there you have a tasty dream come true.

 2.  Marie Biscuit

If there was a hall of fame for the Chai companions, Marie Biscuit would be in it. Also called a tea’s soul mate, this biscuit is one that all chai lovers have consumed, even once. Various brands produce this biscuit nowadays, so there is a difference in tastes according to the brand.

 3.  Aloo Paratha

If you have been on an Indian family holiday, you know that the breakfast we order in the morning is Chai with aloo paratha, Chai gives that energy and Aloo paratha is just tasty.

And if it is raining then this combination with a smile is a must for your vacation.

  4.  Pakora

Chai and pakora, whenever there is rain, there is chai and pakora. This is the staple Indian rainy celebration dish. This dish is pure bliss. And the ingredients for the pakora can be whatever you want to eat or whatever you like. So it’s always a win-win.

  5. Bhujia

Bhujia, a type of Namkeen, or an Indian snack is also loved and is especially served to the guests. This combination is loved because of the sweetness in the chai and the sour and dry nature of the Bhujia. You eat bhujia and drink chai to complete a perfect experience.

  6. Namak Pare

Evenings with chai and Namak pare still bring nostalgia. Mostly, namak pare were made around festival time, and every day was chai and namak pare. Namak pare are also dry and thus it makes a perfect companion for the lovely Chai.

  7. Samosa

Chai and samosa are also a combination that is loved. Samosas are just too tasty and when paired up with chai, this crispy, Masala potato-filled dish is just the happiness you need to start your day. Try this pairing for yourself at the best Indian hotel in Berlin, Dosa and More. Enjoy a warm cup of tea with lip smackingly delicious samosa chaat.

  8. Chocolate chip cookies

This combination was the one we were treated with when we behaved nicely. This combination makes everyone happy. Milk tea with chocolate chip cookies is the treat you are missing.

 

The Pairings are important, but we all are so different, and so is our taste in chai too! So, there are several ways to make chai, with milk, without milk, some of the recipes are: -

1.     Masala Chai

This type of chai uses milk and some spices. If you don’t like bland chai, this aromatic and tasty chai is the one for you. Blended are spices such as green cardamoms, cloves, a little cinnamon, and peppercorn. This chai is a flavourful and aromatic experience.

     2.  Adrak Chai

Adrak chai, translating to Ginger tea, is loved especially in the cold seasons. The ginger in the tea makes everyone feel a little cozy and a sip of this tea will keep your worries always at bay. The ingredients are the same as for a simple chai recipe, just a little piece of adrak is added to make this tasty chai.

     3.  Kashmiri Kahwa 

Traditional non-milk chai form the heaven on earth, the beautiful state of Kashmir. Kahwa is spiced and green tea leaves are used thus making is very aromatic. Kahwa is consumed by the Kashmiris to get their bodies to fight against the cold. But you can consume kahwa anywhere. Ingredients used are Saffron, Green cardamom, clove, cinnamon, rose petals, saffron, and sugar.

    4. Sulaimani chai

A perfect finish when you have consumed a heavy meal. The drink is light and helps in digestion. Ingredients used are – Water, ginger, cardamom, clove, tea leaves, jaggery, lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves. 

    5. Tandoori chai

Technically it uses the same ingredients as the masala chai but has an amazing twist to it. The regular masala chai is smoked by pouring it in a hot kulhad (clay mug), making it taste different a so amazing.

Ingredients used are – Milk, tea leaves, chai masala powder (you can make it at home), and sugar.

The main magic is in smoking of the tea, and then pouring it into a hot clay mug, Then enjoyed with a pairing of your choice.