1.01.2011

Wish you a Happy 2011!!! :)

First Mint Chai

Ah! Bright and not-so-early first morning of 2011. Sipping my mint chai (a very Parsi way of making chai) and not really contemplating.. Peaceful.. Especially after a night that started as a quiet evening with a friend and ended with a party of rambunctious Xbox fun!! No resolutions for the year ahead but am seriously considering buying a Kinect!! It's so much fun and a whole lot of exercise too... :)

Wish you all a fabulous Jan 1st and a glorious year ahead!! :)))


Steeped Mint Chai

1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1-1/4 tsp Pekoe tea (or any Indian tea)
2 tsp fresh mint leaves
sugar per taste

Bring water and milk to a simmer. Add the tea and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer for 30 seconds. Add the mint leaves and simmer for another 20 seconds. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for a minute. Strain the tea and serve immediately.

20 comments:

Prerna@IndianSimmer said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Wish you a very Happy 2011!

Kim said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year to you, too! That chai looks very comforting. Hope you're staying warm!

Don't you know an unexpected night of fun?! Our Christmas Eve was kind of like that - had family over for dinner, and it turned into all of us around the table after dessert playing poker... late into the night. :-) Can't remember the last time I had that much fun with my folks!!!

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Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Love mint tea! Glad you had a nice New Year's Eve, hanging out and playing Xbox with friends sounds like fun.

Happy 1/1/11!

Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

That is a fantastic photo! Happy New Year to you!

My Kitchen in the Rockies said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year to you, too.

Tamanna said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

happy new year to you too! i love milk chai this looks wonderful =)

A Thought For Food said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

It's been so wonderful getting to know you this past year and I wish yo a happy and healthy 2011!

Deeba PAB said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year you lovely girl. I love the way you've taken to Parsi chai....why did I think you'd be the coffee lady? Do I see some nostalgic ParleG there...sweet! Hope 2011 is wonderful in every way Asha... much love to you!

Trissa said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

My dear Asha - I just wanted to stop by your blog to say THANK YOU for being such an inspiration to me this year. I saw how your photography and writing changed and developed through the year and I can't help but admire the work you put into everything you do. I can't wait to see what the new year brings for you - and am sure whatever it is, it will be spectacular!

Stefania said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year ♥
Moltissimi Auguri
per uno splendido 2011

Sandra Avital said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy new year Asha! Wish you all the very best for 2011!

notyet100 said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

wish you the same,...

Priya said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Wishing you and ur family a happy and prosperous new year.

Liren said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year, Asha! Wishing you all kinds of deliciousness in 2011 :)

Vanille said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

I wish you all the best for this new year Asha !

Monika said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year to you too Asha!

El said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Asha- so glad we got to know each other this year. I hope this year brings you everything you wish for. here's to 2011!

Lulu said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Happy New Year Asia! Best wishes and many many health!

Tiffany said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

I love mint tea!

La Roquette said... Best Blogger Tips [Reply to comment] Best Blogger Templates

Love your photography :)

Happy 2011

La Roquette