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Indian Karak Chai II

Published: Apr 19, 2016 · Modified: Jun 30, 2021 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Recipe
Indian karak chai served with cookies


I came back to the States after a short visit to my family back home in UAE. I had a great time and after seeing my family, I realized how badly I missed them. I’m not going to talk more about my visit since things may get emotional here. UAE is known for its warm/hot weather and we rarely have rain, so you can imagine how my body reacted when I came back to New York. What can warm me better than a strong Indian Karak Chai?

Indian karak chai close up shot

Making Indian Karak Chai.

I have previously blogged about Indian Strong Tea – Karak Chai, but used tea bags and more spices. The version I’m sharing today has less spices and loose black tea. Making a good cup of tea requires using a good brand of tea. In the past, I used English black tea and the taste wasn’t strong nor pleasant for this recipe.

When making tea and I mean any type of tea, make sure not to let the water boil for so long, boiling the water for long period results in creating unpleasant taste. When the water comes to a boil, immediately add your ingredients.

Indian karak chai overhead shot

I like to dip butter cookies, Kerala paratha, and biscotti in my Indian Karak chai. If it’s raining outside then I love to have my tea with warm samosas. What do you like to dip in your tea?

Don't forget to try my Punjabi Aloo Samosa Recipe.

Indian karak chai served in a cup

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As for my recipe, here you go!

Indian karak chai

Indian Karak Chai II

This version of Indian Karak Chai uses loose black tea and perfumed with cardamom and cloves. Refreshing and delicious Indian hot drink.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Muna Kenny

Ingredients

  • 1 heaped teaspoon loss black tea
  • 1 whole green cardamom
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar I used raw

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add the water, milk, sugar, cardamom, and cloves.
  • When it comes to a boil, add the loss black tea. When it come to a boil again, reduce heat to the lowest and let it simmer for three to four minutes.
  • Strain the tea. Karak Chai tastes even better when you drink it two minutes after serving.
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  1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    April 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I grew up drinking tea...lots of tea, but not this kind of spiced tea with cream or milk, but pure tea, mostly oolong tea. I really should give it a try. Thanks for sharing, Muna.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 20, 2016 at 6:12 am

      Oolong tea is soothing but I'm sure you'll like this version.

      Reply
  2. Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

    April 19, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Aww, I am glad you had a good time, but welcome back. Your tea looks comforting and most def delicious. Perfect for a gloomy day like we have here today.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 20, 2016 at 6:15 am

      Thank you Sandra, it's good to be back. Hope you give my tea a try 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

    April 19, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    What a lovely tea! I like to pair my tea with chocolate chip cookies 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 20, 2016 at 6:14 am

      Thanks Nagi, pairing chocolate chip cookies with tea is a great idea 🙂

      Reply
  4. Medeja

    April 20, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Nice tea! Wouldn't mind a cup!

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    • munatycooking

      April 20, 2016 at 7:46 am

      Welcome back my friend, I missed you so much. Maybe someday we'll meet and enjoy having this tea together 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rahul @samosastreet.com

    April 20, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    That's my kind of chai. KADAK !!!

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    • munatycooking

      April 21, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Indian strong tea stands out for its texture and flavor, what a royal treat 🙂

      Reply
  6. Chris Scheuer

    April 20, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    It's hard to leave family. It's always hard. This tea looks like it would help cure anything that ails you though 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 21, 2016 at 6:44 am

      You are right Chris, it's never easy to leave family, as for this tea everything is amazing about it, the aroma, the taste, and of course the effect 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

    April 21, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    This looks so tasty! Tea always makes me feel better when I'm sad.. and this tea looks incredibly easy!!

    Reply

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