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Cutting Chai Recipe Card

North Indian Kitchen
Cutting Chai traditional Indian beverage made with green cardamoms, ginger and milk. Easy to make and tasty to drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 46 kcal

Equipments

1 Sauce Pan
2 Small glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Tea powder/tea leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar/as per taste
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 3 Green Cardamoms/ ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Initially take dori danda and put 3 cardamoms & 1-inchginger in it. Beat these ingredients well.
    2. Now take a saucepan or small pot and add 1 cup water and beated ginger and cardamoms to it. Place it on the stove over medium heat and bring the water to a boil.
    3. Once the water starts boiling, add 1 teaspoon of loose tealeaves to the saucepan. You can adjust the quantity based on your preferred strength of the tea.
    4. Afterwards add 2 teaspoons sugar or as per taste.
    5. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and allow the tea and spices to infuse for a few minutes. This will help develop rich flavors.
    6. After the tea has steeped, add 1 cup of milk to the saucepan. The usual ratio is 1 part milk to 4 parts water, but you can adjust it according to your taste.
    7. Stir the mixture gently and continue simmering for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Be careful not to let it boil over.
    7. Stir well to dissolve it completely into the chai.
    8. Once the cutting chai is ready, strain it into small glasses.
    Your Cutting Chai is ready                                                                                        

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Notes

  • Optional spices like ginger, cardamom, or cinnamon can be added for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Cutting Chai Recipe Card
Amount per Serving
Calories
46
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
17
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
33
IU
1
%
Vitamin B1
 
1
mg
67
%
Vitamin B2
 
1
mg
59
%
Vitamin B3
 
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B6
 
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
 
1
µg
17
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin E
 
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
 
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
 
1
µg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
 
5
mg
1
%
Phosphorus
 
18
mg
2
%
Zinc
 
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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