Ambika Tea Masala has been a beloved product since its release, captivating customers with its exquisite balance of traditional masala chai ingredients like cinnamon, green cardamom, and ginger, complemented by punchy aromas from bay leaves, cloves, and brown cardamom. This versatile spice mix can be used in various ways to enhance your culinary creations.
Here are seven delightful variations and uses for Ambika Tea Masala:
1. Masala Chai
For an authentic masala chai, use CTC tea leaves along with Ambika Tea Masala. Thoroughly boil tea masala, tea leaves, milk, and sugar at each stage to create a fragrant and rich chai.
For a detailed recipe, refer to the YouTube link: [Masala Chai Spiced Milk Tea]
2. Add to Drinks
Enhance your beverages by adding 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of tea masala per cup. It complements various drinks such as hot milk, lattes, cappuccinos, banana juice, lemonade, and even cola, giving them a delightful hint of spice. Tea masala pairs particularly well with bananas and lemons, and when added to cola, it creates a craft cola flavor.
3. Sprinkle on Vegetables
Tea masala adds a tangy twist to sweet and hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and chestnuts. You can sprinkle it on cooked foods such as pumpkin salad, boiled pumpkin, or marron glacé for an extra layer of flavor.
4. Ingredients for Spice Sweets
Ambika Tea Masala pairs wonderfully with dried fruits and nuts, making it a perfect addition to homemade sweets like pound cakes, cupcakes, cookies, apple pies, cheesecakes, and puddings. Try mixing it into the cheesecake filling or the crust for a unique taste experience.
5. Stir-Fried Food
With its smoky aroma of black pepper and nutmeg, tea masala is ideal for stir-frying paneer and chicken. Create a mixed powder by blending cumin powder, coriander powder, and tea masala in a 2:2:1 ratio. For every 200g of paneer or one chicken thigh/breast, marinate with 1 tablespoon of the mixed powder, 1.5 teaspoons each of grated garlic and ginger, an appropriate amount of salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Fry in a pan or grill on a fish grill for a delicious meal.
6. For Wine
Tea masala complements oranges and apples, making it perfect for mulled wine or sangria. Warm it up in a pot or microwave for vin chaud, or use it with cold wine to make sangria. It works well with red, white, or rosé wines, adding a unique and delightful flavor.
7. Sprinkle on Sweets and Desserts
Popular on social media, tea masala adds a unique twist to sweets and desserts. Try it on vanilla ice cream, panna cotta, cream cheese with crackers and honey, yogurt, cereal, or granola. The combination of tea masala with dairy products and grains is simply irresistible.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of Ambika Tea Masala to your regular menu and discover new dimensions of deliciousness!
