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Indian Masala Chai Recipe (Spiced Milk Tea)
Indian Masala Chai is a spiced milk tea blending black tea leaves with fresh ginger and a mix of crushed aromatic spices. The tea is simmered with water and spices before adding milk and sugar, resulting in a warm, fragrant beverage with a balanced spice profile and creamy texture, enjoyed as a traditional comforting drink.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk Whole milk or 2%, add or reduce to taste
- 1 inch ginger freshly grated (about 3oz)
- 3 teaspoon tea leaves
- 2 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste
Chai masala spices (can be replaced with 1/2 tsp prepared Chai Masala)
- 2 green cardamom aka Elaichi
- 2 cloves aka Laung
- 1/2 inch cassia cinnamon aka Dalchini
- 8 black peppercorns
Instructions
- Heat water in a pot on medium-high heat.
- While water is heating, crush spices using a mortar and pestle or a coffee/spice grinder. Add the crushed spices to the water. (The spices can be replaced with 1/2 tsp of prepared Chai Masala)
- Grate the ginger directly into the pot of water. Reduce heat to medium and bring the water to a boil.
- Add the tea leaves and let it boil for a minute. You can also add sugar at this time or add it in the cup when serving.
- Add milk and stir it in.
- Bring the tea to a boil. The tea can overflow easily, so keep a close eye.
- Once the tea comes to a boil. Turn off the gas and cover with a lid for one minute.
- Strain the tea in a cup and enjoy!
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Notes
- Water to milk ratio affects creaminess; adjust to personal taste for richer or stronger chai.
- Crush spices freshly for better aroma; pre-made masala blends can be used as a substitute.
- Add fresh ginger to water before milk to prevent curdling.
- Avoid boiling tea leaves for too long; one minute is sufficient to prevent bitterness.
- Carefully stir or move the pot during boiling to prevent overflow.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
130mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.