Traditional Indian Cafe Chai
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A traditional cup of chai consists of black tea, Indian spices, and full-fat milk that is boiled together for a few minutes. It is a common drink that can be found at an Indian Cafe or Indian Restaurant, which is often served with packaged fried snacks, bread butter, fresh fried potatoes (pakora), or even Indian Fried Rice.
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CHAI INGREDIENTS:
5 oz water
7 oz milk of choice
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp loose leaf tea
1 variation choice of spice from the list below
VARIATION OF SPICES -pick one:
chai masala plus ginger
ginger plus lemongrass
4 mint leaves
6 pods cracked open cardamom pods
2 tbsp tulsi leaves
2 tbsp lemongrass leaves
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp chai masala
5 oz water
7 oz milk of choice
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp loose leaf tea
1 variation choice of spice from the list below
VARIATION OF SPICES -pick one:
chai masala plus ginger
ginger plus lemongrass
4 mint leaves
6 pods cracked open cardamom pods
2 tbsp tulsi leaves
2 tbsp lemongrass leaves
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp chai masala
Chai Instructions
- In a chai pot add water, tea, sugar, and a choice of spice.
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
300
Sodium
40mg
1% DV
Fat
33g
51% DV
Protein
8g
17% DV
Carbs
42g
14% DV
Fiber
21g
87% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat10g51%
Polysaturated Fat8g55%
Monosaturated Fat14g89%
Cholesterol7mg2%
Sodium40mg1%
Potassium1806mg51%
Protein8g17%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber21g87%
Sugar18g36%
Vitamin A3999IU79%
Vitamin B62mg109%
Vitamin C476mg794%
Calcium227mg22%
Iron7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.