India, March 7 -- Ramadan commenced this year on the first of the month with many of those following the Islamic faith, resigning themselves to a daily routine of fasting and inner reflections. Signifying the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, every evening is marked by Iftar - the fast-breaking evening at the time of adhan of the Maghrib prayer. Now what better way to do so than with a wholesome and earthy sip of the thickest, most delicious chai you'll ever have! We obviously have the recipe on standby for you.

Ingredients: Cheeni - 1 to 2tbsps (depending on how sweet you want it to be), elaichi - 3 to 4 cloves, water - 3 to 4 cups, tea bags - 4, milk - pour in till the colour is JUST right

Method: Take a fat-bottomed saucepan and p...