Low Fat Masala Chai
Indulge in the comforting embrace of aromatic spice with this Low Fat Masala Chai recipe—an invigorating twist on the classic Indian tea that's both delicious and health-conscious. Crafted with robust black tea, a medley of warming spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, and fresh ginger, and balanced with creamy skim milk, this chai delivers the signature bold flavors in a lighter, guilt-free version. Perfect for tea enthusiasts looking to cut back on calories, it’s ready in just 20 minutes and can be sweetened to your preference with a dash of sugar. Whether enjoyed as a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon indulgence, this spiced, low-fat chai is a cozy treat that fits seamlessly into a healthy lifestyle. Keywords: low-fat chai, masala tea recipe, healthy spiced tea, Indian tea recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 2 teaspoons or bags Black tea leaves or tea bags
- 2 Green cardamom pods
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 Cloves
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 5 Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the water.
Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the spiced water and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup of skim milk and increase the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to heat until it begins to simmer again.
Add sugar to taste, if desired, stirring well to dissolve.
Simmer the chai for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Strain the masala chai into cups through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful low-fat masala chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 781 mg | 17% | |
*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.
