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Indian Masala Tea: Chai Tea Recipe
Easy authentic Indian Masala tea recipe also known as Chai tea.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
chai tea, indian tea, masala tea
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Serves
Calories
45
kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Masala
1
inch
Cinnamon
2-3
Cardamoms
4-5
Cloves
1
inch
Ginger
Ingredients for the Masala Tea
2
cups
Water
Prepared masala
1
tsp
Tea leaves
¼
cup
Milk
2
tsp
Sugar
Instructions
Take the spices mentioned under masala and crush them coarsely. Keep aside.
In a saucepan, add water and let it come to a boil.
Add the crushed masala and let it boil for 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the tea leaves and sugar. Let the mixture boil for 2-3 minutes.
Add the milk next and boil again for 4-5 minutes.
Once done, pour the tea through a tea strainer into a cup.
Serve masala chai hot with some cookies or snacks.
Notes
You can adjust the quantity of milk as per your preference. Some like tea with less milk while others want more milk.
Nutrition
Calories:
45
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
8
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
3
mg
|
Sodium:
27
mg
|
Potassium:
83
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
52
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
57
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg