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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (256g) Recipe makes 3 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 3 cloves 2 cardamom pods tea leaves
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 26		(23%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 3.0g	4%
	Saturated Fat 1.9g	9%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg		3%
Sodium 43mg		1%
Potassium 123mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 20.4g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 16.6g
Protein 2.7g		5%
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masala chai (indian spiced tea)

Recipe #65265 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Bonnie bonbon
Jun 20, 2003

this is a classic indian masala chai. i would venture to say half a billion people are drinking some version of this every morning. and for good reason — it is super delicious!

SERVES 3 -4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups water
3-5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2-3 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup sugar or sucanat
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Directions

1
put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
2
cover and let simmer for few minutes.
3
add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
4
bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
5
add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
6
steep for 5 minutes.
7
pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.

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From: Chef #989419

On Sep 13, 2009

I forgot to rate it earlier. 5 stars! This will be a regular in our house. Thanks for posting.

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From: Dujoducom

On Feb 21, 2006

This recipe is great, I've been searching for a good masla chai recipe for awhile. After using ground spices I finally decided to pick up some whole spices and it made all the difference. Here are some modifications to the recipe that I enjoy: I grind the cloves a bit along with like 5 peppercorns I use 1 tablespoon of honey instead of 1/4 cup of sugar I don't have cardamom pods yet but I use 1/2 tablespoon of cardamom powder I also add approx. 5 mint leaves I use soymilk instead of cow milk!

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From: shangrilajewel

On Mar 4, 2009

I make a similar version given to me by my friend from India - only difference is that she adds a pinch of Fennel seeds and a crushed Bay Leaf. This adds another layer of delicious flavor. Great Recipe!

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