Masala Chai
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4.7
Masala Chai
Description
The Masala Chai recipe combines cracked and ground green cardamom pods with a slice of fresh ginger, water, and sugar. These ingredients are brought to a boil to infuse the flavors before adding loose black tea leaves. After simmering the tea leaves to extract a deep, rich tea base, milk is added and heated to a gentle boil once more, which creates a creamy consistency. The chai is then strained to remove the spices and tea leaves, delivering a smooth, aromatic drink.
This chai has a balanced aroma from the cardamom and optional ginger, a moderate sweetness from the sugar, and a smooth texture given by the milk. It is traditionally served hot, complementing light snacks such as biscuits.
The recipe uses simple steps suitable for a home kitchen, and the simmering times ensure the spices and tea are properly extracted without bitterness.
Ingredients
- 2 teacups water
- 4 pods green cardamom
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 lice ginger (optional)
- 3 tsp black tea Red Label Orange Peko, Taj Mahal, Darjeeling, etc, loose
- 4–6 Tbsp milk (I use whole milk)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- With a mortar and pestle, crack 4 pods green cardamom and discard the pods. Grind the cardamom into a fine powder. If you‘re using ginger, cut 1 slice ginger (thin).
- Into a small saucepan, pour 2 teacups water.
- Add the cardamom powder, 2 tsp sugar, and the ginger slice, and bring it to a boil.
- When boiling, add 3 tsp loose black tea.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add 4–6 Tbsp milk and bring it to boil again.
- When boiling again, reduce heat and keep simmering for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea with a strainer. Serve with a biscuit or cookie.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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