8 Sophisticated Dishes you can make with the humble Chai Glass

INDIA’S ICONIC CHAI GLASS SHOULD BE USED FOR A LOT MORE THAN JUST CUTTING CHAI.

Photo by Deepa Netto | Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Chai glasses come in 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup sizes so they make excellent individual portions.

The clear glass lets colors and layers shine through. Little jellies, granitas, mini trifles with assorted fruit and small stratas of cheese, beans and salsa served with tortilla chips look great.

Made from tempered glass, I’ve used them to freeze and bake food.

Orange and Mint Tea | Photo by Deepa Netto | Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Use them to serve assorted nuts, trail mixes or small dips, cold mousses. I often serve chilled gazpacho shots in them.

Baileys Chocolate Kulfi, Cheddar Soufflé, Orange Crème Caramels are just some of the delicious desserts you can make in the humble chai glass.

Orange Cinnamon Crème Caramel | Photo, Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Baileys Chocolate Kulfi | Photo, Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Sweet Potato Bisque | Photo by Deepa Netto | Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Layered Beet and Carrot Salad with Pistachio Basil Pesto | Photo, Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Baked Yogurt with Strawberries | Photo by Deepa Netto | Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Stewed Apricot in a Chai Glass | Photo by Deepa Netto | Food Styling, Recipe and Story @Tara_Deshpande

Chai glasses are great for stewed fruit. Try this simple stewed apricot compote with fresh cream, a modern take on the class Qubani Ka Meetha. You can do this with figs, apples, pear, berries, almost any fresh or dried fruit.

Chai glasses were made for granita. Serve chilled shots with fresh Pineapple juice or turn them into refreshing desserts. Try this Tender Coconut Granita with Pineapple Basil drizzle.