Elaichiwali Chai
August 1, 2015

Tea is India's favorite drink. Here is a recipe for cardamom tea or elaichiwali chai.

Cuisine Indian
Course Beverages
Serves 2
Method Slow-cook
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 20  minutes
  • Cuisine Indian
  • Course Beverages
  • Serves 2
  • Method Slow-cook
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 20  minutes
Ingredients
water
1/2   cup
milk
1.5   cup
sugar
2   tablespoon
elaichi or cardamom
8  
tea powder
1.5   tablespoon
Instructions

1. Crush the cardamom. Heat water. Add tea powder.

2. Add in the crushed cardamom. Add sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Add in the milk. Mix everything well. Bring the tea to a boil.

4. Once the tea comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let it come to a boil again. Stir and let the tea boil for approximately 1.5 minutes. Strain the tea in a cup. Enjoy hot!