Kattan Chaya

Hello everyone,

Kattan Chaya/Sulaimaani is a black tea prepared in kerala.

I am not a tea lover and I don’t drink tea but I love to make tea. I learned to make good tea from my sis. SV and my in-laws like my tea. SV usually makes Kattan Chaya that is black tea without milk. Just plain tea with only water and honey.

It is spring and weather is pleasant in seattle. SV asked for evening tea. I said I will make Kattan Chaya and I wanted to make it with more flavor and tasty. I tried adding few other ingredients. It turned out well :) I thought of sharing this recipe with others.

Ingredients:

Water-1cup

Tea Powder - 1/2 tsp

Cinnamon stick-1/2 inch

Ginger -1/2 inch

Mint leaves - 4-5 leaves

Lime juice - 1tsp

Honey as per taste

Method:

1. Take water in a saucepan ,add ginger,cinnamon stick, tea powder. Cover and boil for a minute.
2.  Then add tea powder and mint leaves. Let it boil for a minute.
3.  Switch off the gas and close the pan. Leave it for 2-3 minutes.
4.  Strain it using filter.
5. Add honey, lemon juice and serve.

Dalgona Coffee

Hello Everyone,

Dalgona coffee is originated from South Korea. It has become popular in social media during the coronavirus lockdown period. Came across many peaple posting photos of internet trending dalgona coffee. I thought of giving a try.

 It is made by whipping equal proportion of Coffee powder, Sugar and Warm water until it is creamy.

Ingredients:

Instant Coffee Powder - 3tsp

Granulated Sugar -3tsp

Warm water -3tsp

Hot milk -1 cup

• Place instant coffee, sugar, water in a mixing bowl.
• Using whisk, keep beating until you get  thick froth
• It takes upto 10 minutes when using hand whisk.
• In serving cup, fill with hot milk and top the coffee cream as a layer.
• Sprinkle with coffee powder if needed. Mix and enjoy.