Karak Chai
Karak Chai
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tea granules
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the tea granules, granulated sugar, and optional crushed cardamom pods to the boiling water. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the color of the tea deepens significantly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in the milk and bring the chai back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Continue to simmer the chai for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. For extra frothiness and thickness, repeatedly scoop the chai with a ladle and pour it back into the pot from a slight height. Simmer until the chai turns a rich golden color and slightly thickens.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Carefully strain the prepared Karak chai into serving cups, discarding the tea granules and cardamom pods.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your strong, creamy Karak chai.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Karak Chai
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tea granules
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the tea granules, granulated sugar, and optional crushed cardamom pods to the boiling water. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the color of the tea deepens significantly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in the milk and bring the chai back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Continue to simmer the chai for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. For extra frothiness and thickness, repeatedly scoop the chai with a ladle and pour it back into the pot from a slight height. Simmer until the chai turns a rich golden color and slightly thickens.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Carefully strain the prepared Karak chai into serving cups, discarding the tea granules and cardamom pods.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your strong, creamy Karak chai.