Chai Salah

Transport yourself to a world of aromatic warmth and comfort with Chai Salah, a soul-soothing spiced tea that’s as flavorful as it is invigorating. This traditional recipe combines the robust essence of black tea with the fragrant interplay of freshly crushed cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ginger slices, and cloves, all simmered to perfection. A splash of whole milk adds creamy richness, while a touch of sugar enhances the flavors to create a perfectly balanced cup. Ready in just 15 minutes, Chai Salah is ideal for cozy mornings, serene evenings, or when you’re simply craving a moment of indulgence. Serve this vibrant masala chai hot and let each sip envelope you in its heartwarming embrace. Perfect for tea lovers seeking an authentic, spice-infused tea experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves (or tea bags)
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 3 pods Cardamom pods
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
• 3 pieces Cloves
• 2 tablespoons Sugar (or to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, add 2 cups of water and place it over medium heat.

Step 2

Lightly crush the cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their flavor.

Step 3

Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, and cloves to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the water to a gentle boil and let the spices simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 5

Lower the heat slightly and add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags) to the spiced water. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in 1 cup of whole milk and stir gently to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil again.

Step 7

Sweeten the chai by stirring in 2 tablespoons of sugar, or adjust the amount to your taste.

Step 8

Once everything is well-heated and combined (around 2-3 minutes), remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 9

Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your freshly brewed Chai Salah!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	280.6

Total Fat 8.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 29.3mg	0%
Sodium 125.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 398.7mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 461.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 61.0%