Elaichi chai comprises tea leaves and milk, with or without water, along with crushed green cardamom (Elaichi). It is very easy to make elaichi (cardamom) chai at home. Learn them from my recipe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Elaichi chai is very popular in India.
- Enjoy the tea hot with biscuits, toast, jhalmuri, pakoras, sandwiches, samosas, or a slice of fresh cake.
- Elaichi chai tastes rich, milky, slightly sweet, and aromatic.
- Other chai recipes are masala chai, adrak chai, tulsi chai, kesar chai, lemongrass chai, and pudina chai.
The Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp tea leaves
- 400 ml milk (3 cups)
- 200 ml water (1.5 cups)
- 2 pieces green cardamoms (crushed roughly)
- 2 tbsp sugar
I got this recipe from my elder son’s drawing teacher. During the annual day, she brought a big pot of tea for the volunteers. I helped serve and ended up tasting a bit myself. It was incredible. I asked for the recipe, and she laughed, “It is my color therapy.”
I made it at home the next day. My husband loved its cheerful taste, and my sons said it felt “artsy.” Now, it is our special evening tea. That moment reminded me that creativity is not limited to chart paper; sometimes, it is stirred in pots and served with joy.
How to Make Elaichi Chai? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take 400 ml of milk (3 cups) and 200 ml of water (1.5 cups) in a saucepan.
(Pro tip: The ratio of milk and water should be half-half).
Step 2: Switch on the flame of the gas stove. Keep the flame on medium. Crush two pods of green cardamom roughly in the meantime.
Step 3: Now, add the two pieces of roughly crushed green cardamom to the milk.
Step 4: Then add 2 tbsp of sugar to it. Mix it nicely and let the milk come to a boil.
Step 5: Now, add 3 tbsp of tea leaves.
Step 6: Bring to a boil.
Step 7: Now, mix the tea leaves and again bring to a boil, so much that it almost starts spilling over. Now, switch off the flame of your gas stove.
Step 8: Strain the tea in a cup or a kulhar.
Step 9: Your Elaichi chai is ready. Serve it hot with a plateful of biscuits of your choice.
Recipe Card
Elaichi Chai | Cardamom Tea
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp tea leaves
- 400 ml milk 3 cups
- 200 ml water 1.5 cups
- 2 pieces green cardamoms crushed roughly
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Take 400 ml of milk (3 cups) and 200 ml of water (1.5 cups) in a saucepan. (Pro tip: The ratio of milk and water should be half-half).
- Switch on the flame of the gas stove. Keep the flame to medium. Crush two pods of green cardamom roughly in the meantime.
- Now, add the two pieces of roughly crushed green cardamoms to the milk.
- Then add 2 tbsp of sugar to it. Mix it nicely and let the milk come to a boil.
- Now, add 3 tbsp of tea leaves.
- Bring to a boil.
- Now, mix the tea leaves and again bring to a boil, so much that it almost starts spilling over. Now, switch off the flame of your gas stove.
- Strain the tea in a cup or a kulhar.
- Your Elaichi chai is ready. Serve it hot with a plateful of biscuits of your choice.
