What to have with your chai

A rusk might be enough when dinner is nearly ready. For a long commute, pack something you can eat on the way.

When dinner is still hours away

For chana chaat, mix cooked chickpeas with chopped tomato or onion, lemon and a pinch of chaat masala. A guava and a handful of roasted chana are easier to carry.

One pot, different tastes

If everyone takes their chai differently, leave the sugar out of the pot and pass it round with the cups.