DETV presents Reuben's Indian Kitchen - Season 2 Episode 2

We are extra thirsty today on Reuben's Indian Kitchen. We are bringing you not one but THREE different kinds of drinks. Reuben and Chaad will be making a Hot Chai, a Dirty Chai Cocktail and a classic Indian beverage, Falooda!

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Masala Chai:

8 green cardamom pods
5 cloves
¼ tsp. fennel seeds
½ tsp. black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 ½ c. water
Pinch ground nutmeg
1" fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp. loose leaf black tea
1 ½ c. whole milk
1 to 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp malted milk powder

Falooda, a Classic Indian Beverage:

2 tsp Basil seeds (Sabja seeds or Falooda seeds)
1 ½ cups Milk
2 tbsp Sugar
1 handful Vermicelli
2 tbsp Rose Syrup
2 scoops Ice cream
Pistachios chopped for garnishing
Rose petals for garnishing (optional)

- Making falooda recipe:

Take two glasses. Add a spoonful of basil seeds to it.
Then on top add cooked falooda sev.
Then add 1 tablespoon of rose syrup in each glass.
Pour the milk in it. Some basil seeds will float on top.
Then add a scoop of ice cream.
Garnish it with chopped pistachios and rose petals.
Serve immediately.

Dirty Chai:

Ice
1 ½ oz Rum
1 ½ oz Coffee Liqueur
2 oz Chilled Chai
1 egg white
½ oz spiced maple syrup
(cardamom, star anise, cinnamon)