Traditional Indian Milk Tea (Masala Chai) – Warm, Wholesome & Healthy Guide

MaBapu Foods 🔥 Traditional Indian Milk Tea (Masala Chai) – Warm, Wholesome & Healthy Guide by Rajnish Saharan ↑ Swipe to start cooking Jump to section

Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 3 min Prep Time 🔥 7 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Healthy Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 4 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 2 thin slices fresh ginger (about 5 g) 2 2 whole cloves 1 1 small cinnamon stick (2 cm) 0.25 teaspoon 1/4 tsp black peppercorns (optional for extra heat) 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp loose Assam black tea leaves (or 2 strong tea bags) 500 ml 500 ml water 250 ml 250 ml low‑fat cow’s milk (or 250 ml unsweetened almond/soy milk for vegan version) +1 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Preparation Gather all spices, tea leaves, milk, and sweetener. Place the crushed cardamom, ginger slices, cloves, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns in a small mortar and gently bruise with a pestle to unlock aroma...

02 Step Preparation Measure 500 ml of water in a medium‑sized saucepan. Use a heat‑resistant silicone handle if you have limited grip strength, especially helpful for seniors.

03 Step Cooking Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. When the water begins to shimmer (tiny ripples), add the bruised spice mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon; the wooden handle stays cooler for sa...

04 Step Cooking Allow the spices to simmer for 2 minutes. You will hear a gentle bubbling and notice a fragrant steam rising – this indicates the spices are releasing their essential oils.

05 Step Cooking Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the simmering water. Stir once and watch the liquid turn a deep amber colour. Continue to simmer for another 1 minute; this short steep preserves the tea’s bo...

06 Step Cooking Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the low‑fat milk (or plant‑based milk). Watch the mixture turn a richer, caramel‑gold hue. Stir continuously to prevent the milk from scorching at the bottom...

07 Step Cooking Increase the heat slightly and bring the chai to a gentle boil. You will see small bubbles forming around the edges; this is the moment to add the sweetener. Add jaggery (or honey/stevia) and stir unt...

08 Step Cooking Once the sweetener dissolves and the chai reaches a rolling boil, turn off the flame. Let the chai sit for 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld. This resting step prevents over‑extraction, which ca...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 cup (approximately 250 ml) 120.00 Calories per serving 4.00g Protein 20.00g Carbs 4.00g Fat Fiber 0.00g Sugar 16.00g Sodium 100.00mg Cholesterol 10.00mg

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