These recipes would be good for Halloween and other fall events.
The basic spice ingredients and amounts in each are the same.
MULLED CHAI
Boil 5 minutes, then steep 10 minutes:
1 Tbsp fennel or anise seeds
6 cardamom pods
12 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/3″ ginger root, sliced thin
6 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
Add to above, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes:
2 Tbsp (6 opened tea bags) Darjeeling tea
Strain through cheesecloth or a discarded T-shirt.
Add to above and stir:
6 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 cup milk
Heat.
MULLED APPLE JUICE
Mix and simmer:
1 Tbsp fennel or anise seeds
6 cardamom pods
12 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/3″ ginger root, sliced thin
6 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
6 cups apple juice
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acilius
/ October 28, 2008Sounds delicious. And what a nice picture!
cymast
/ October 28, 2008Thank you!
One caveat- I don’t recommend these as an accompaniment to curry. Clashing flavors. (In case you’re planning a Thunderlads-themed repast.) I would instead recommend a vegetable casserole or bread-based dish.
acilius
/ October 28, 2008I’ll keep that in mind.