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How to make Adrak Elachi wali Tea Chai
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Adrak Elachi Wali Chai | Indian Ginger cardamom Tea with Milk

Course beverages &drinks
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories
Author Swati Paathak

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon Black Tea leaf
  • Sugar optional
  • 1 cup Milk

Instructions

  • Boil the water in a pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add freshly grated or crushed ginger and green cardamom powder, and let it boil for a good minute.
  • Then, add tea leaves, and bring it to a full boil as it gradually takes on a deep reddish-brown colour.
  • Add sugar to the concoction, and again let the mix boil.
  • Add milk and bring the tea to a full boil on medium-high heat. Turn the heat off or allow it to simmer on low heat for another 2 minutes. Additional boiling time will make stronger tea.
  • Strain the mix and your cup of refreshing Ginger Tea is ready! Enjoy hot!

Notes

  1. Always use fresh ginger and green cardamom pods to ground to make this tea.
  2. For more strong flavour, You can increase the quantity of ginger.
  3. Always add the milk only once the water and ginger have nicely boiled. If you add it before, the milk might curdle.
  4. You can add more milk if you like it.
  5. You can also add cloves and nutmeg powder to your tea to elevate the taste.
  6. Boiling the tea for a long time after adding milk makes it stronger or "Kadak"
  7. Depending on the quality and freshness of the ginger you may need to add more or less, add more if needed.
  8. I usually low-fat milk but you can also add regular milk or skimed milk for a more creamy chai. You can also use less water and add more milk for a creamier chai.