Indian Chai Recipe
From Indian Restaurants, in Jaipur, this aromatic tea, called "cutting chai" in India, is served in small glasses because it's so strong ("cutting" is the transliteration of the Hindi word for "half"). The black cardamom gives it a smoky, earthy flavor; we recommend starting with the lower amount.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea, such as Assam
- 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks (each about 2 1/2 in. long)
- 1 or 2 black (also called brown) cardamom* pods, crushed with a rolling pin or mallet
- 2 to 4 green cardamom pods, crushed with a rolling pin or mallet
- 1 or 2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup whole or low-fat milk
Directions
- Step 1
- Pour 2 cups water into a medium saucepan and add tea and spices. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil 2 minutes.
- Step 2
- Add sugar and milk and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and pour into small cups or heatproof glasses.
- Step 3
- *Find black cardamom in the spice aisle of well-stocked supermarkets, at Indian markets.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 131g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 110 | |
| Calories from Fat 36 | 33% |
| Total Fat 3.97g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.28g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium 175mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 14.96g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 15.86g | 11% |
| Protein 3.93g | 6% |
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