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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.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 46 kcal

Equipments

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.
Keyword Cutting Tea