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.
En original opskrift af Forkin
- Tid i alt
- 15 min.
- Portioner
- 2
- Sværhedsgrad
- Nem
- Pr. portion
- 79 kcal
Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.
Klargøring
Ingredienser
- 240 mlwater
- 240 mlmilk, full-fat recommended
- 2 spsk.black tea leaves
- 2 stk.ginger, fresh, grated
- 4 stk.green cardamom pod, lightly crushed
- 2 stk.clove
- 0,5 stk.cinnamon stick, small
- 2 tsk.sugar(valgfrit)
Udstyr
saucepan · fine-mesh sieve · serving cups
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 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.
Ca. 2 min.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the spices for 3-5 minutes, allowing their flavors to infuse the water.
Ca. 4 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Kokkens note: 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.
Pr. portion
Næringsindhold
- Kalorier
- 78,7kcal
- Protein
- 4,5g
- Kulhydrat
- 12,7g
- Fedt
- 1,4g
- Kostfibre
- 0,8g
- Sukker
- 10,5g
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Bevar den gode smag
Store leftover chai in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.