Chai Salah
Transport yourself to a world of aromatic warmth and comfort with Chai Salah, a soul-soothing spiced tea that’s as flavorful as it is invigorating. This traditional recipe combines the robust essence of black tea with the fragrant interplay of freshly crushed cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ginger slices, and cloves, all simmered to perfection. A splash of whole milk adds creamy richness, while a touch of sugar enhances the flavors to create a perfectly balanced cup. Ready in just 15 minutes, Chai Salah is ideal for cozy mornings, serene evenings, or when you’re simply craving a moment of indulgence. Serve this vibrant masala chai hot and let each sip envelope you in its heartwarming embrace. Perfect for tea lovers seeking an authentic, spice-infused tea experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 pods Cardamom pods
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, add 2 cups of water and place it over medium heat.
Lightly crush the cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their flavor.
Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, and cloves to the saucepan.
Bring the water to a gentle boil and let the spices simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Lower the heat slightly and add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags) to the spiced water. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup of whole milk and stir gently to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil again.
Sweeten the chai by stirring in 2 tablespoons of sugar, or adjust the amount to your taste.
Once everything is well-heated and combined (around 2-3 minutes), remove the saucepan from the heat.
Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your freshly brewed Chai Salah!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
