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Cutting Chai
Mumbai cutting chai is a strong tea made with Assam tea powder or black tea powder, milk, sugar and spices like ginger and cardamom.
Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
17
minutes
mins
Course:
Beverages
Cuisine:
Indian
Diet:
Vegetarian
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Servings:
3
Calories:
46
kcal
Author:
Dassana Amit
Ingredients
2
cups
of water
or 500 ml water
2
teaspoons
assam tea powder
or tea leaves
2 to 3
tablespoon
sugar
or add as required
¼ to ½
cup
milk
or add as required
1
inch
ginger grated
½
teaspoon
green cardamom powder
Instructions
Preparation
Peel and grate the ginger and keep aside.
Crush 2 to 3 green cardamoms in a mortar-pestle and keep aside.
Preparing Cutting Chai
Heat water in a vessel or pan with a handle or a saucepan.
Then add 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Now add the grated ginger. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.
Then add the crushed cardamom powder. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes more.
Then add 2 teaspoons of Assam tea powder or black tea powder.
Brew the tea on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour ¼ to ½ cup of milk. If you like strong tea then add ¼ cup of milk if you like more milk then add ½ cup of milk.
Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the tea comes to a boil on medium heat.
Switch off the heat. Strain the tea on a mesh strainer. Pour into glasses or cups.
Serve cutting chai hot along with your favorite tea time snacks.
Notes
You could use store bought cardamom powder instead of homemade one.
If ginger isn't available then use dry ginger powder. However, the flavor and aroma will change.
Nutrition
Calories:
46
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
17
mg
|
Potassium:
37
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
33
IU
|
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
1
mg
|
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
1
mg
|
Vitamin B3 (Niacin):
1
mg
|
Vitamin B6:
1
mg
|
Vitamin B12:
1
µg
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Vitamin D:
1
µg
|
Vitamin E:
1
mg
|
Vitamin K:
1
µg
|
Calcium:
30
mg
|
Vitamin B9 (Folate):
1
µg
|
Iron:
1
mg
|
Magnesium:
5
mg
|
Phosphorus:
18
mg
|
Zinc:
1
mg