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Authentic masala chai latte with Indian recipe
5 from 3 votes

Tradicional Chai Recipe

How my Indian neighbor taught me to make masala chai
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Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes

Equipment

  • Pan
  • knife (To cut nutmeg)
  • Grinder
  • Small saucepan
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 7 Pods Cardamom
  • 17 Cloves
  • 1 Cinnamon Piece My neighbor uses very thick pieces (feel free to use a regular cinnamon stick)
  • ½ Nutmeg
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 1 Inch Ginger root (2,5 cm)
  • Pepper A little amount
  • 3 tsp. Black tea or 3 teabags
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the nutmeg into slices and then, into small pieces.
    Place with the cinnamon, cardamom pieces and cloves in a pan and roast over medium heat.
    Roasting spices for masala chai: nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom
  • Once the spices are roasted (you begin to notice a their delightful aroma), remove from heat and roughly grind them.
    Grinding roasted spices to make chai latte
  • Put the coarsely ground spices in water, and add grated ginger.
    Bring to a boil and let simmer for around 10 minutes.
    You can also add a pinch of ground pepper.
    Cooking spices to make chai
  • Then add the tea and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
    Cooking black tea to make chai
  • Add the milk and continue simmering for further 5 minutes.
    Sweeten to taste.
    Simmering chai spices and tea with milk
  • Strain your mixture and serve.
    Enjoy while warm!
    Strained spices after making chai and chai latte served

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 160kcal