Traditional Indian Chai
Transport your tastebuds to the bustling streets of India with this **Traditional Indian Chai** recipe, a flavorful blend of bold black tea, warm spices, and creamy milk that’s perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea breaks. Crafted using aromatic ingredients like fresh ginger, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon, this authentic chai offers a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, and comforting flavors in every sip. With a quick prep time of just 5 minutes and ready in under 15, this easy-to-follow recipe is a delightful way to recreate the magic of classic Indian chai at home. Whether shared with guests or savored solo, this spiced tea guarantees pure warmth and tradition in every cup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 0.5 cinnamon stick
Instructions
Begin by crushing the fresh ginger, cardamom pods, and cloves using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their flavors.
In a small saucepan, combine the water with the crushed spices and the half cinnamon stick.
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the water.
Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan, and let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Next, pour the milk into the saucepan. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
Once the chai has reached a boil and the flavors are well blended, strain the tea into two cups using a fine mesh strainer.
Serve hot and enjoy a soothing cup of traditional Indian chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
