Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron
Masala Chai
10 ingredients
Serves 2
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For me this is the ultimate cuppa. It is what women across India make whenever they have friends coming over for a break or a chat. It offers solace and comfort and is invigorating and relaxing all at the same time.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
245
Calories
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
36g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Fennel | 1/2 bulb (87g) | 27 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Tea | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 350ml/12fl oz water
- 100ml/3ýfl oz milk
- 4 black peppercorns
- 10 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- good pinch green fennel seeds
- small piece cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly sliced
- 1 tea bag
- sugar, to taste
- salt, to taste (optional)
Directions
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By bbcgoodfood ·
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