Directions
Hot Chocolate 3 ways (with cocoa powder, with chocolate, with spices)
Ingredients
With Cocoa Powder
Milk (दूध) – 2 cups
Milk (दूध) – 1 cup
Cornflour (कॉर्नफ्लोर) – 1 tbsp
Sugar (चीनी) – 3 tbsp
Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – 3 tbsp
Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
Salt (नमक) – a pinch
Whipped cream (फेंटी हुई क्रीम) – for garnish
Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – for dusting
With Chocolate
Milk (दूध) – 3 cups
Dark Chocolate, chopped – 1 cup(200gms)
Sugar (चीनी) – 1 tbsp
Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
Salt (नमक) – a pinch
Molten chocolate (पिघली हुई चॉकलेट) – for garnishing
Marshmallow (मार्शमेल्लो) – for topping
With Spices
Milk (दूध) – 2 cups
Cinnamon, medium (दालचीनी) – 1 stick
Cloves (लौंग) – 4 nos
Fennel seeds (सौंफ) – 1½ tbsp
Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
Dark Chocolate, chopped (डार्क चॉकलेट) – 1 cup/200gms
Sugar (चीनी) – 1½ tbsp
Dry ginger powder (सौंठ पाउडर) – 1 tsp
Nutmeg, grated (जयफल) – a large pinch
Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
Orange rind (संतरे का छिलका) – few strands
Milk (दूध) – 1 cup
Cornflour (कॉर्नफ्लोर) – 1 tbsp
Steps
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For cocoa powder hot chocolate, In a saucepan, boil milk with sugar, cocoa powder, and optionally, vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the other portion of milk with cornstarch. Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Add a pinch of salt and adjust the sweetness and bitterness by adding more sugar and cocoa powder as desired. Once you reach your desired consistency, serve hot, garnishing with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. |
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For hot chocolate with chocolate, combine milk, chopped chocolate of your choice, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a quick boil and allow it to thicken before serving. Garnish with marshmallows and melted chocolate. |
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For spiced hot chocolate, In a saucepan, boil milk. Lightly crush cinnamon, cloves, and fennel to release their flavor compounds. Transfer these spices into the same pan along with cocoa powder, chocolate, sugar, dry ginger powder, grated nutmeg, vanilla, orange rind, and the cornstarch milk slurry from the first recipe. Cook until you reach your desired consistency. Strain and serve hot, garnishing with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a whole cinnamon stick. |
