Kesar Chai/Saffron Milk Tea

I came across of kesar chai or saffron milk tea in the net. Since, i have stock of saffron i bought during my Jaipur vacation i decided to make this exotic tea. Jaipur saffron are known for their best quality and i used tea leaves that i bought from my Munnar, Kerala vacation. As everyone knows Munnar are famous for their tea. Two best ingredients into one recipe creates a flavorful hard to resist tea.

I'm a person who enjoy my afternoon tea and always look out for new way to spice up my tea. I'm really happy to discover this luxurious tea as saffron is a most expensive spice in the world and rich with vitamins and minerals. Love the rich and deep colur of the tea.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp tea leaves
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup milk
8-10 saffron strands (soaked in 1 tbsp milk)
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 inch cinnamon stick


Methods

In a pot, add cinnamon stick and water. Boil the water and add tea leave and cardamom powder

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add milk and soaked saffron strands.

Increase heat and boil the mixture for 30 seconds. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Using a strainer, strain the tea into a serving mug

Serve hot 

Stir Fry Spinach With Anchovies

A very simple stir fry spinach recepi that can be prepared in jiffy. As you noticed the ingredients are very few and everything that we have in our kitchen. Stir fry spinach is the one recepi my mother serve us with almost any gravy as a side dish. It goes especially well with spicy and tangy fish curry. This easy stir fry spinach is mild in taste which makes a perfect side dish for fiery curry. Dry anchovies or locally known as ikan bilis enhance the taste and flavour to the greeny goodness of spinach. I simply love the crispiness of anchovies in this dish.

Ingredients

1 packet spinach,wash and cut
1/3 cup water
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic,minced
1 dry red chilly,chopped
1 medium onion,chopped
6-8 dried anchovies,cleaned,washed and torn into pieces
Salt to taste

Methods

In a wok, heat oil and saute chopped onion till soften, add garlic and saute till fragrant.

Add dry chilly and anchovies. Saute for 1 minute. Add the spinach and stir.

 Pour in the water and season with salt.

Cook for 5-8 minutes or till the spinach tender. Remove from heat.

Serve with white rice and gravy of your choice.