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Tandoori Chai

Tandoori chai brings a unique twist to traditional tea with its smoky, spiced flavour. This innovative recipe combines the richness of chai with a tandoori touch, offering a distinctive and aromatic tea experience perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 2
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 ml Water
  • 4 tbsp Black Tea Leaves loose
  • 200 ml Milk
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 inch Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 Green Cardamom Pods crushed
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Cloves

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Add black tea leaves, grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water.
  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Add milk and sugar to the saucepan and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and strain the tea into individual cups.
  • Heat a piece of charcoal until red hot.
  • Place the red-hot charcoal in a small steel bowl and put the bowl in the middle of the tea-filled cups.
  • Drizzle a few drops of ghee or oil on the charcoal.
  • Cover the cups immediately to trap the smoke.
  • Let it sit for about 2-3 minutes to infuse the tea with the smoky flavor.
  • Uncover the cups and discard the charcoal bowl.
  • Serve the Tandoori Chai hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Ramadan, Recipe, Tea, Winter
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