Flavours Of India!- Home-Made Masala Chai Ice-Cream!

Hey From EL The Cook!

With the smell of the 1st rains a cuppa masala chai is a craving here in India!

But with the heat still pouring in the afternoons, a fusion of flavours is what is needed!

Say hello to my home-made masala chai ice-cream! The goodness of the cold ice-cream infused with superbly refreshing flavours of chai!

Simple to make, Masala Chai Ice-Cream gives a new take to flavours of India, expressed in an innovative manner!

So here's what you need to make this gorgeous ice-cream 

Cook Time - 30 minutes + overnight freezing time.

INGREDIENTS: (Makes a Generous Quart!)

• 1 pod star star anise
• 1 teaspoon of dried cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken apart 
• 2 slices of dried ginger
• 6 cardamom pods, opened to seeds
• 3 tablespoons Twinings Assam Tea Bags
• 1 cup of condensed milk
• 2 cups heavy cream 
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• A pinch of salt

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

• Skillet 
• Grater 
• Ice-cream Machine/ Juicer
• Fine mesh tea strainer

METHOD:

• Combine all ingredients except for the black tea leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
• Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the black tealeaves and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring often.
• Strain the mixture.
• Chill until cold.
• Prepare in ice cream maker.
• If you dont have an ice-cream maker, take your juicer, and add in the ice-cream, after 4 hours of being in the freezer.
• Repeat the process after an overnight, churning well to ensure the least buildup of ice crystals.
• Serve ice cold and finish within 10 days of making.

Masala Chai Ice-cream, the quintessential taste of India, made into a delicious ice-cream!

Enhancing the flavours of tea, the ice-cream is a surprise to your taste buds, not sure what just hit you, you will reach for another spoon of utter heaven!