Masala Chai
A traditional Indian spiced tea, perfect for a warming and aromatic beverage. This recipe combines black tea with a blend of fragrant spices and milk, offering a comforting and invigorating drink.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 15 min
- Racions
- 2
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 79 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 240 mlwater
- 240 mlmilk, full-fat recommended
- 2 csblack tea leaves
- 2 uginger, fresh, grated
- 4 ugreen cardamom pod, lightly crushed
- 2 uclove
- 0,5 ucinnamon stick, small
- 2 ctsugar(opcional)
Estris
saucepan · fine-mesh sieve · serving cups
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Combine the water, grated ginger, green cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Uns 2 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the spices for 3-5 minutes, allowing their flavors to infuse the water.
Uns 4 min
Nota de cuina: Longer simmering will result in a stronger spice flavor.
- 4
Add the black tea leaves and milk to the saucepan.
- 5
Increase the heat to medium and bring the chai to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Watch carefully to prevent the milk from boiling over.
- 6
Once it boils, immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chai reaches your desired strength and color.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: The longer you simmer, the richer the color and flavor will be.
- 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar, if using, until dissolved.
Nota de cuina: Adjust sugar to your personal preference.
- 8
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into serving cups, discarding the solids.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade masala chai.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 78,7kcal
- Proteïnes
- 4,5g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 12,7g
- Greixos
- 1,4g
- Fibra
- 0,8g
- Sucre
- 10,5g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover chai in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.