Kadak Chai
Brew yourself a comforting cup of Kadak Chai to soothe your soul. This spiced Indian tea doesn't just tickle your taste buds; it wraps you in warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
- 500 ml Water
- 10 g Tea Leaves Black
- 10 g GInger Fresh, thinly sliced
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom Pods Green
- 2 Black Peppercorns
- 1 Cinnamon Stick About 5 cm
- 10 ml Milk
- 10 g Sugar adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add water, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and the cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the loose black tea leaves and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the milk to the simmering tea. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Now, add the sugar according to your taste preferences. Stir well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the sugar to your liking.
- Turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups or mugs.
- Serve your "Kadak Chai" hot and enjoy!
Notes
"Kadak Chai" translates to strong tea, so adjust the strength and sugar level to suit your taste.
You can adjust the ginger and spices to make the tea milder or stronger as per your preference.
Be cautious while adding sugar; it's best to start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
Feel free to experiment with the milk-to-tea ratio to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 64mgFibre: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.5mg
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