In my opinion, if a recipe needs sugar in it, it would be silly not to add it. For instance, @LMSC ‘s chai recipe: it needs sugar. I tried without it before, and it’s just not the same thing. So if I were to make that, I’d definitely put sugar, as it’s just part of the taste of the final product.
ps: I’m a big fan of the Chai Massala @LMSC. I had Indian neighbours before and they invited us over for a family event. The dad (rest his soul) introduced it to me. Needless to say, courtesy of them, I went back home with all the ingredients I needed to make it for the next few years! 👍😉😊
