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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
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
- In a saucepan, add water, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and the cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the loose black tea leaves and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the milk to the simmering tea. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- 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.
- Turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups or mugs.
- Serve your "Kadak Chai" hot and enjoy!
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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
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.