Indian Ginger-Cardamom Tea | Adrak-Elaichi Chai

Indian Ginger-Cardamom Tea Recipe, How to make Indian Ginger-Cardamom Tea

Ginger-Cardamom Tea

Ginger Cardamom Tea is my favorite though I usually prefer Masala tea. 

I love to have a cup of hot Ginger Cardamom tea in the evening this is a great way to relax and refresh.
Adding cardamom and ginger is a great way to make the tea delicious.

Indian Ginger-Cardamom Tea /Adrak-Elaichi Chai Recipe

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Prep time: 2 min       Cook time: 10 min        Serves: 4 cups

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Main Ingredients: milk, Ginger and Cardamom.
Recipe Type: beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Level of Cooking: Easy

Ingredients:

• 3.5 cups water
• 1.5 teaspoon black tea leaves
• 2- inch ginger 
• 4 whole cardamoms pods
• 1 cup  
• Sugar to taste

Preparation:

• Peel and wash thoroughly the piece of ginger.
• Crush the ginger and cardamom pods together in a mortar and pestle.

Method:

1. Add the water in a pan on medium flame.
2. Add ginger and crushed cardamom with the peel in the water.
3. Boil this water-ginger-cardamom mixture for 5 minutes or till the color of the water changes into a mild yellowish.
4. Now, add the tea leaves and simmer for about 2 minutes till the water gets a deep hue of red.
5. Add sugar and simmer for a more of 2 minutes.
6. Add milk and then simmer for a minute or two.
7. Strain the tea through a strainer and serve it.
8. Serve the hot ginger cardamom tea with snacks like pakoras, biscuits or cookies.

Note:

• Add the tea leaves to the water only when it has come to a boil.
• You can skip adding the sugar while making the tea. 

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