6-Step Guide To Make Comforting Pahadi Chai

By Krati Purwar

December 19, 2024

Pahai cuisine is rich and a must-try for every foodie. The way people living in the mountains use ingredients and prepare lip-smacking dishes is astonishing. For example, warming and soothing pahadi chai. Try this recipe.

Ingredients

2 cardamoms 2 cups water 1 cup milk 1-inch cinnamon 3 tsp sugar 2 tsp tea leaves 2 cloves 1-inch grated ginger

Step 1

Use a mortar and pestle to crush cardamom, ginger, and cloves.

Step 2

Heat water in a pan and add the crushed spices and herbs.

Step 3

Before the water is about to boil, add tea leaves and sugar.

Step 4

Pour milk into the pan and let the ingredients simmer.

Step 5

Tea will come to a boil in 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Sieve the tea into a cup or kulhad and enjoy.