Ginger is added into the regular Black Tea or Chai while boiling. This is a great remedy for common colds and inflammation.

Ingredients

1. 2 Cups of Water
2. 3 tsp of good quality leaf tea(you can use tea bags also)
3. ½” piece of Ginger (Adrak) (crushed)   ( do not ready made Ginger Paste as it may contain vinegar.  )
4. ½ tsp. of Aniseeds (Sounf)  – Optional
5.  1 tbsp. of Holy Basil Leaves (Tulsi Leaves) (optional – if you can not find it then skip it)
6. Sugar (to taste)
7. ¾ cups of Milk

Preparation

Method 1

1. Take a sauce pan and  add water and put it on medium heat
2. Add the crushed ginger, aniseeds and holy basil leaves.
3. Let the water to come to a boil.
4. Now add the tea leaves bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Strain the tea and put it in a tea pot.

Serve it with milk and sugar

Method 2

1. Take a sauce pan and  add water and put it on medium heat
2. Add the crushed ginger, aniseeds and holy basil leaves.
3. Let the water to come to a boil.
4. Now add the tea leaves bring to a boil.
5. Add milk and bring it to a boil.
6. Add Sugar as per taste
7. Let it simmer for  5 minutes.
8. Strain the tea and put it in a tea pot.

Ginger tea will sooth your throat and relieve the cold symptoms.

Tulsi or Holy Basil is also great for coughs and colds. and have many other health benefits.

Summary

Recipe Name

Adrak Wali Chai - Masala tea with Ginger

Published On

2014-08-28

Preparation Time

5M

Cook Time

5M

Total Time

10M

Average Rating

3.5 Based on 2 Review(s)

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