⏱️ Prep Time: 2 minutes
🍳 Cooking Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2 cups
📜 Introduction:
Whether it’s a rainy day, early morning hush, or late-night brainstorm — one thing that stays constant is a steaming cup of Adrak Elaichi Chai. This classic Indian tea blends the fiery warmth of ginger with the soothing aroma of cardamom, making it more than just a beverage — it’s an emotion.
In every Indian home, chai isn’t just made, it’s celebrated. And this version is a crowd-favorite for all the right reasons.
🧂 Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 tsp black tea leaves or 2 tea bags
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, crushed
- 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
- Sugar to taste (or jaggery/honey)
🔥 Instructions:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add crushed ginger and cardamom. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes so the flavors infuse well.
- Add tea leaves or tea bags and boil for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and let the chai come to a gentle boil again.
- Add sugar as per taste and boil for 1 more minute.
- Strain into cups and serve hot!
🧠 Quick Tip:
If you like a stronger kick, crush the ginger and cardamom with a mortar and pestle — it releases more oils and aroma. Want it creamier? Use full-fat milk.
🧾 A Sip of History:
Chai has deep roots in Indian culture, and while spiced tea has existed for centuries, the British influence in colonial India helped popularize the combination of tea leaves with milk and sugar. Over time, Indian households began adding spices like ginger and cardamom, turning it into the masala chai we know today.
Adrak (ginger) for warmth and Elaichi (cardamom) for calmness — a timeless duo!
🍪 Best Paired With:
- Parle-G or Marie biscuits
- Pakoras on a rainy day
- Toast or rusk for breakfast
- Evening snacks like samosas or mathri
🧑🍳 Why You’ll Love This:
✅ Anti-inflammatory & digestion-friendly
✅ Natural immunity booster
✅ Ready in under 10 minutes
✅ No fancy ingredients — just soul-soothing flavor
✨ Final Sip:
Sometimes, it’s the smallest rituals that bring the most joy. A cup of Adrak Elaichi Chai isn’t just about taste — it’s about pausing, breathing, and taking in the warmth of the moment.
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Let’s keep the kettle whistling and hearts warm 🌿
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