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Masala Chai
Craving the comfort of a warm cup with a medley of spices? Our Masala Chai is the aromatic journey you need. Infused with traditional spices and black tea, this beverage is perfect for both relaxation and rejuvenation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 2 tsp tea leaves
- 500 ml water
- 250 ml milk
- 4-5 green cardamom Lightly crushed
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 inch ginger gG
- 2-3 tsp sugar Adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and grated ginger to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the spices simmer in the water for about 5 minutes.
- Add the black tea leaves and let them steep in the spiced water for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and add sugar. Stir well.
- Let the chai come to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- Taste the chai and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
- Once the chai reaches your desired flavour, strain it into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
- Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic and flavourful masala chai.
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Notes
- You can adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to use whole spices for a more authentic flavour, but ground spices can also be used if whole ones are not available.
- You can also experiment with the ratio of milk to water to achieve your preferred level of creaminess.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Vitamin D
1µg
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.