Sacred Pakistani Chai Tea Recipe
Experience the warmth and aroma of tradition with this Sacred Pakistani Chai Tea Recipe, a soul-soothing blend of bold black tea, creamy whole milk, and fragrant spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. This richly spiced drink is steeped in culture and flavor, simmered to perfection to create a velvety, aromatic tea with just the right touch of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this authentic Pakistani chai is perfect for cozy mornings or a delightful midday pick-me-up. Serve it hot for a truly comforting and invigorating experience. Explore the essence of South Asia with every sip of this flavorful, spiced chai!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves or tea bags
- 4 pods Cardamom pods
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 3 whole Cloves
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 inch piece (sliced) Ginger
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
While the water is heating, lightly crush the cardamom pods with the back of a spoon to release their aroma.
Once the water begins to boil, add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and sliced ginger to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the spices to simmer for 2-3 minutes, infusing the water with their flavors.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or add the tea bags, and let them steep for 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of whole milk to the saucepan and gently bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat again and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching the milk.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, or adjust to taste, and let the chai simmer until fully dissolved.
Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Serve hot and enjoy the authentic taste of Sacred Pakistani Chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
