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Desi Chai

A spiced sweetened black tea mixed with tea that is now popular all around the world. Serve with a side of aloo pakora and this is your desi teatime treat sorted!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian , Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 800 ml water
  • 3 tea bags
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 5 green cardamoms Elachi
  • 300 ml milk
  • 2- inch cinnamon Dalchini

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan pour the water in and bring to a gentle boil
  2. Once the water has come to a boil split the green cardamom pods in half and add to the water along with the cinnamon sticks and boil for a few minutes until fragrant
  3. Add the tea bags then allow to gently simmer on medium heat for 3-4 minutes
  4. Pour in the milk and bring it to a gentle boil – better to use whole fat milk but can be substituted with semi skimmed milk or for a vegan alternative almond and oat milk works well
  5. Add in the sugar and gently simmer for 4-5 minutes – amount of sugar added can be adjusted to suit personal preference
  6. Serve alongside homemade paratha and onion pakora for a desi teatime treat and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 40mg (2%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 127IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Vitamin D 1µg Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 127IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.