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Chai Tea Recipe
This authentic Chai Tea recipe is quick and easy to make on the stove. With only a few things you surely already have in your kitchen. A warm and cozy mug of goodness.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 8 whole cloves
- 8 green cardamoms
- 1- inch cinnamon stick
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 black tea bags
- 3-4 teaspoons granulated sugar optional
Instructions
- Place the water in a saucepan and add the cloves, green cardamoms, and cinnamon sticks. Cover the pan and turn the heat to moderate high. Bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat down once it reaches boiling point and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk to a boiling point and simmer again for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add the teabags and give the chai a stir. Leave it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes before turning the heat off.
- Strain your masala chai into two cups, stir in the sugar according to taste (if using), and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Whole milk will give a creamier texture to the tea. However, if you prefer, you can use semi-skimmed milk too.
- You can use any black or breakfast tea for teabags, such as English tea. You can also use loose black tea. For this recipe, 3 teaspoons of loose black tea is enough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.