The trickiest part of mornings in India isn't the traffic - it's the chai. This recipe gives you both the spice fix and the fuel in one jar. Make it the night before, wake up sorted.

Prep Time: Overnight
Ready in: 5 mins
Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 sachet Tapri Chai Masala
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup strong brewed black tea (slightly cooled)
• 3 tbsp thick curd or yogurt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey or jaggery powder
• Handful of dry fruits (kismis, almonds) to top

Preparation

1. Brew strong black tea in ¾ cup water. Open your Tapri Chai Masala sachet and stir it in while hot. Let it steep for 2 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
2. In a jar or bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, curd, and honey. Pour the spiced chai over everything and mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
4. In the morning, top with dry fruits, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of cinnamon. Eat cold straight from the jar.
   

Tip

The fennel and cardamom in the masala get sweeter overnight as they infuse into the oats - your breakfast will taste more complex in the morning than it did when you mixed it. Don't add sugar until you taste it first.