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Kadak Chai
5 from 9 votes

Kadak Chai

Brew yourself a comforting cup of Kadak Chai to soothe your soul. This spiced Indian tea doesn't just tickle your taste buds; it wraps you in warmth and nostalgia.

Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 38 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 500 ml water
  • 10 g tea leaves Black
  • 10 g ginger Fresh, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods Green
  • 2 black peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick About 5 cm
  • 10 ml milk
  • 10 g sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan, add water, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and the cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the loose black tea leaves and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the milk to the simmering tea. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Now, add the sugar according to your taste preferences. Stir well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the sugar to your liking.
  5. Turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups or mugs.
  6. Serve your "Kadak Chai" hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • "Kadak Chai" translates to strong tea, so adjust the strength and sugar level to suit your taste.
  • You can adjust the ginger and spices to make the tea milder or stronger as per your preference.
  • Be cautious while adding sugar; it's best to start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
  • Feel free to experiment with the milk-to-tea ratio to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Vitamin D 0.1µg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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