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At the end of a long Diwali day, my dad always asks for a cup of kadak chai, or strong tea. The tannins from the tea give this dessert a bittersweet flavor that I really love. Panna Cotta is traditionally made with gelatin, however, to make it vegetarian I used agar agar to set the custard. You can find agar agar, or china glass, at your local Asian grocery store. I highly recommend using CTC black tea to get the authentic kadak chai experience.
This recipe is super flexible. You can substitute heavy cream for coconut cream or any non-dairy milk to make it dairy-free. YOu can also swap out the sugar for any sweetener you like. Feel free to add cinnamon, star anise, or any other spices to the mix to make it your own!
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