Poha aur Chai, Staple breakfast to satiate the soul !
A lazy Sunday morning with no agenda, I am hungry and instead of the usual pancake for my daughter I decide to give a break to my intermittent fasting and cook something for my soul ;) Yes, it leads me to my childhood, yesteryears of growing up in India when Poha used to be an everyday breakfast/ snack item. Available in abundance in every household or restaurants specially in Mumbai. Poha, Chai and fresh mango Lets start with Chai (Masala Chai, Tea, Kadak Chai, Adrak/ Elaichi/ Tulsi wali kadak chai) Ingredients for 2 cups: Tea bags/ loose leaves ( I used PG Tips): 2 bags *Fresh root ginger: 1-2 inch piece grated ( as little or more depending on your desired taste) *Cardamom: 1 pod smashed, or use 1 pinch of grounded powder *Basil/ tulsi leaves: 1-2 leaves/ powder *Milk: 2 tablespoons/ as per your preference *Sugar: 1teaspoon/ as per taste *Optionals Chai/Tea - the colour I prefer, some like it stronger (darker , less milk). Some like it lighter (more milk or less tea ...