Peri’s Spice Ladle is a blog, started in 2012, with the simple idea of bringing Indian and Parsi flavors to your table. As showcased for over a decade, “It’s easy to spice up just about any meal with a few Indian touches”.

Parsi Choi (Tea)

The flavorful cup of Indian tea coming up today is a personal favorite Parsi-style ‘Choi’ (as pronounced by us Parsi folk.)

Infused with mint leaves and optionally lemongrass, along with fresh ginger and cardamom, this cuppa ‘Choi’ has been kick starting my mornings ever since I can remember; a tea I can prepare with my eyes shut (most mornings, I’m pretty sure I do just that.)

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Chai Making Wisdom from a Chaiwala (Tea Vendor)

India is predominantly a tea-drinking nation, and also the second-largest tea producer in the world. The popular hot beverage Chai is part of the country’s urban and rural landscape. It is common to see people from all walks of life, and all strata of society, stand side-by-side at roadside tea stalls.

Enjoy my recipe for Ginger Spiced Masala Chai

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