chai, homemade (1 cup)
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- Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water- 5 tsp. sugar - granulated is fine, turbinado or jaggery is better- 1 tsp. fennel seed- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon is lighter in flavour and preferable- 1-2 tsp. ginger root, chopped- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or 6-8 peppercorns- 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom, or 6-8 seeds- 1/4 tsp. mace- 1-2 tsp. black tea, preferably a finely cut variety, such as Typhoo brand- 1/2 cup whole milk
Recipe is for one 8-oz. cup of chai. In India, this is typically served in smaller portions but consumed frequently during the day. Substituting sweeteners or dairy substitutes is easy, but will alter the flavour.
- If they are not preground, grind the spices in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- Place the spices, tea leaves, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, preferably one with a pouring lip.
- Bring to a boil on high heat and add the milk.
- Bring almost to a boil again, until there is a good froth building on the surface of the liquid, then remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer into a mug.
- Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MVASSEY.
- If they are not preground, grind the spices in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- Place the spices, tea leaves, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, preferably one with a pouring lip.
- Bring to a boil on high heat and add the milk.
- Bring almost to a boil again, until there is a good froth building on the surface of the liquid, then remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer into a mug.
- Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MVASSEY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 179.6
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
- Sodium: 78.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
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