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Indian Masala Chai Recipe
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Masala Chai Recipe

Chai Masala (aka Indian Spiced Tea) is a warm, soothing tea made with milk and Indian spices.
Course Beverages, Breakfast
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani/Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 52kcal
Author Wajeeha Nadeem

Ingredients

For the Spice Mix:

  • 1/3 cup green cardamom (choti elaichi)
  • 3-4 black cardamom (moti elaichi)
  • 1 Tbsp fennel seeds (Saunf)
  • 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 Tbsp cloves (laung)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (dalchini)
  • 1 nutmeg (jaiphal)

For the Chai:

  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
  • 1 cup water (240ml)
  • 2 tsp black tea leaves
  • 3 tsp sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Chai Spice Mix:

  • In a skillet, dry roast the whole spices on low heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Spices are delicate, so it’s highly recommend that you use low heat for this step.
  • Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Break the cinnamon sticks into 2-3 pieces. Also break the outer shell of the nutmeg. This will make grinding them easier.
  • Using a coffee or spice grinder, add the roasted whole spices and grind to a coarse powder. Set aside while you prepare the chai.

Make the Masala Chai:

  • In a small saucepan, add the water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the black tea leaves and sugar, and let it come to a full boil.
  • Now add the milk, and cook for 5-7 minutes while constantly ladling upward and downward.
  • Once the tea has come to a boil 3-4 times, add the prepared spice mix.
  • Bring to another boil, and then remove from the heat.
  • Remove from heat, and cover for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour the tea through a tea strainer into mugs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg