I'm a great fan of Starbucks Chai Latte.I always wanted to make a the same at home. So I bought the Starbucks chai powder from the store; but it didn't work well. Even when prepared according to the instructions the latte was too thin. So I thought of trying with the spices I had with me....And the very first attempt was successful. I was soo...happy that I could finally make a cup of Chai Latte...that too had in combination with Masala Cookies was too great.
MASALA COOKIES
Whole wheat flour - 2 Cups [Can also use Maida (all-purpose flour)]
Unsalted butter - 1 1/2 stick
Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
Sugar 2 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Spice Mix
Pepper powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Ginger Powder - 1 tsp
Garlic Powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/2 tsp
A small bunch of curry leaves & coriander leaves finely chopped
METHOD
Sift together the flour, baking soda & salt. Rub butter into this slowly till the whole flour mixture resembles powdered bread crumbs.This step determines the texture of the cookies.Add the spice mix & sugar.Knead the whole mixture into a dough (as for chappathi).Add butter if needed. DO NOT ADD WATER.
Now cover the dough with a cling film and place in the freezer for 15 minutes till the dough is little firm and easy to roll. Pre-heat the oven to 355 F (180 C). Make small balls and gently press it into small circles between the palms. Or u can roll the whole dough into 1 cm thickness and cut the biscuits into desired shape with biscuit cutters.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper and place the cookies. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack.When cooled thoroughly store in a dry, airtight container.
CHAI LATTE
Water - 1 Cup
Milk - 1 Cup
Sugar - As desired
Tea powder - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Ginger powder - 2 tsp
Cinnamon Powder - 2 tsp
Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
METHOD
Heat water in a tea pan. Add Tea powder, Ginger powder, Cinnamon Powder & Cardamom Powder.When it starts boiling add the milk & allow it to boil well. Remove from heat and add sugar. Tip : You can add 2 Tbsp of whipped fat free Half n Half to get a frothy & thick look. :-)
MASALA COOKIES
Whole wheat flour - 2 Cups [Can also use Maida (all-purpose flour)]
Unsalted butter - 1 1/2 stick
Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
Sugar 2 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Spice Mix
Pepper powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Ginger Powder - 1 tsp
Garlic Powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/2 tsp
A small bunch of curry leaves & coriander leaves finely chopped
METHOD
Sift together the flour, baking soda & salt. Rub butter into this slowly till the whole flour mixture resembles powdered bread crumbs.This step determines the texture of the cookies.Add the spice mix & sugar.Knead the whole mixture into a dough (as for chappathi).Add butter if needed. DO NOT ADD WATER.
Now cover the dough with a cling film and place in the freezer for 15 minutes till the dough is little firm and easy to roll. Pre-heat the oven to 355 F (180 C). Make small balls and gently press it into small circles between the palms. Or u can roll the whole dough into 1 cm thickness and cut the biscuits into desired shape with biscuit cutters.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper and place the cookies. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack.When cooled thoroughly store in a dry, airtight container.
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