{"id":3601,"date":"2010-03-10T11:50:28","date_gmt":"2010-03-10T17:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2015-02-09T20:40:45","modified_gmt":"2015-02-10T01:40:45","slug":"hot-cardamom-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/hot-cardamom-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Cardamom Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3605 size-full\" title=\"Hot Cardamom Chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The queen of spices and the symbol of love blended together with the nature&#8217;s perfect food, and served in a sweetheart cup&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The inspiration for this post is my new &#8220;sweetheart cup&#8221; which was gifted by my sweetheart on a perfectly casual day. How I adore this cup, it&#8217;s cute and cute. I&#8217;ve been wanting to introduce my sweetheart cup to everyone the moment I had received it. I wanted to inaugurate this cup by sipping something special from it. While thinking about the hot drinks I could make instantly, hot chocolate was the one that first flashed through my mind. Before my mind got diverted to something different, I started my hot chocolate preparation. Hot chocolate itself is rich and needs no further enhancement. Yet, I decided to add my favorite spice Cardamom to make it even more aromatic and delicious.<\/p>\n<p>It turned out to be a perfect evening to sip this hot cardamom chocolate. It was a foggy and a gloomy evening. I entertained my body and mind with this aromatic, rich and chocolatey hot drink&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hot Cardamom Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3606\" title=\"hot-cardamom-chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate-1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot-cardamom-chocolate-1-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milk- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Whole cardamom smashed or ground- 2<\/li>\n<li>Semi-sweet chocolate morsels or chips- 2 ounzes<\/li>\n<li>Sugar- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla extract- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Whipped cream- for topping<\/li>\n<li>Cocoa powder- for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a saucepan, combine milk, cardamom, semi-sweet chocolate and sugar in medium heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3607 size-full\" title=\"making hot cardamom chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-hot-cardamom-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-hot-cardamom-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/making-hot-cardamom-chocolate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stir constantly to melt the chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/heating-hot-chocolate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3608\" title=\"heating hot chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/heating-hot-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/heating-hot-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/heating-hot-chocolate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When it heats up, lower the flame and let it simmer for few minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/simmering-hot-chocolate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3609\" title=\"simmering hot chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/simmering-hot-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/simmering-hot-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/simmering-hot-chocolate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As soon as the mixture starts to thicken, remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>Whip the hot chocolate with hand mixer or a whisk to make it creamy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/whipping-hot-chocolate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3610\" title=\"whipping hot chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/whipping-hot-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/whipping-hot-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/whipping-hot-chocolate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour into your favorite cup and garnish with whipped topping and cocoa powder.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot and sip hot with your sweetheart or your dear ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3611 size-full\" title=\"Hot_Cardamom Chocolate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot_cardamom-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot_cardamom-chocolate.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/hot_cardamom-chocolate-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For chilled cardamom chocolate: keep this in the refrigerator and serve chilled.<\/li>\n<li>You could even try adding different spices like cinnamon, cloves etc.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the amount of chocolate and sugar according to your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/Hot-Cardamom-Chocolate-11.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Hot Cardamom Chocolate<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Milk- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cardamom smashed or ground- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Semi-sweet chocolate morsels or chips- 2 ounzes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sugar- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Vanilla extract- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whipped cream- for topping<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cocoa powder- for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a saucepan, combine milk, cardamom, semi-sweet chocolate and sugar in medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir constantly to melt the chocolate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">When it heats up, lower the flame and let it simmer for few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">As soon as the mixture starts to thicken, remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Whip the hot chocolate with hand mixer or a whisk to make it creamy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour into your favorite cup and garnish with whipped topping and cocoa powder.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve hot and sip hot with your sweetheart or your dear ones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">For chilled cardamom chocolate: keep this in the refrigerator and serve chilled.[br] You could even try adding different spices like cinnamon, cloves etc.[br] Adjust the amount of chocolate and sugar according to your needs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1682<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The queen of spices and the symbol of love blended together with the nature&#8217;s perfect food, and served in a sweetheart cup&#8230; The inspiration for this post is my new &#8220;sweetheart cup&#8221; which was gifted by my sweetheart on a perfectly casual day. How I adore this cup, it&#8217;s cute and cute. 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