Chef Vikas Khanna's Simple Instant Chai Mix To Make At Home

By Shireen Jamooji November 1, 2023 Image Credit: Chef Vikas Khanna/Instagram

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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