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Adrakwali Chai or Ginger tea is my go to beverage especially after breakfast
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Adrak wali Chai Recipe

Garam garam Chai which means hot tea is welcome beverage for most Indians.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Beverages, Ginger tea, Tea
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 80kcal
Author: ArchanaPotdar

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Peeler
  • Grater
  • Strainer
  • Cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ inch ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoon tea leaves
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 green cardamon optional
  • 2 lemon grass leaves cut in pieces (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat water in a pan with the grated ginger. Add the cardamom and lemon grass leaves if using.
    Boiling water with ginger for Indian Milk tea
  • I generally boil it down to half then add sugar. Let it dissolve.
    Step 2 making of Indian Ginger Tea or Adrakwali chai
  • Add tea powder and bring it to boil.
    Add tea leaves and boil
  • Add milk and let it boil for a minute or two.
    Finally add milk and bring to boil.
  • Strain and serve garam garam chai.
    straining my ginger tea

Video

Notes

Variations
  • Masala Chai-  add a mix of ginger, cardamom, lemon grass, cloves and cinnamon. 
  • Cutting Chai-  You will be served half the regular tea. 
  • Special Chai- in eateries you may order special tea. What special tea means it is made fresh and has more milk and spices. 
  • Futi Cha- is mild everyday tea that is enjoyed without milk. 
  • Herbal teas- use mint leaves to make mint tea. Holy basil leaves make tulsi tea these are enjoyed without milk. You can also add ginger to these teas. 
  • A mixture of ginger, lemon grass and cardamom helps reduce migraine headaches. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal