Indian Chai – Instant Pot Recipes

September 21,2024

Check out this delicious recipe from Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond, available on May 24th from Hachette Go. Chai is a routine in Indian homes. It needs good-quality, fresh loose-tea leaves, a well-balanced chai spice blend (chai masala), and a long boiling time to develop the flavor. Traditional Indian chai spice tends to be heavy on cardamom and light on cinnamon, but you can try any blend you like. Loose tea varies in flavor and strength, so adjust the amount according to your preference. While it may seem cumbersome to make chai in an Instant Pot, the recipe is easily doubled, tripled, or quadrupled, making it handy for entertaining. The number of times my mom would make huge pots of chai during the holiday season was reason enough to have a hands-free option.