Indian cuisine Tea
Masala Chai: Choose the Tea, Then the Simmer
मसाला चाय
Black tea, spice preparation and the timing of milk shape masala chai. Three published methods show why a reliable cup begins with one coherent sequence.
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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Murgh makhani
Delhi's celebrated butter chicken pairs high-heat-roasted, yogurt-marinated chicken with a smooth tomato gravy finished with butter, cream, and dried fenugreek.
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