2018 is going to be an exciting year for me. My cookbook will be released around fall this year and I cannot wait to hold it in my hand. A dream will soon come to reality. I am so excited about the whole journey. After finishing the major chunk of the work that was writing the manuscript, there is a lot of work still left. But at the end, I know it will all be worth it. If you missed reading about the cookbook deal announcement, you can read this post. Now, back to the Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate.
Long back, I had shared a simpler version of hot chocolate mix and I love that easy quick version. But, when the cold weather hits, standing by the stove and stirring a pot of milk as it simmers gives a certain amount of pleasure. The spices release the aroma that fills up your entire kitchen, giving that warm cozy feeling. There are different combination of spices that can go in a milk tea (chai) as we Indians like to call it. The spices that I used over here are pretty much the same that I use for my morning masala chai. It’s not overly spiced but very perfumy and makes your hot chocolate aromatic. You can however use your own blend of spice mix to give it your own little twist. A pinch of kosher salt at the end is not optional as it makes the entire flavor blend together very beautifully. Stay warm and enjoy the charm of cold season by wrapping your hand around a warm cup of Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate.
