How long does Masala Cutting Chai take?

10 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Masala Cutting Chai serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Masala Cutting Chai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Masala Cutting Chai?

1 tsp Tea Powder, 1 cup Milk, ½ inch Ginger, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Cloves, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Cutting Chai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Masala Cutting Chai?

About 119 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Masala Cutting Chai

Name: Masala Cutting Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 3 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Cloves; ½ inch Ginger; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Tea Powder; 1 cup Milk; 1 tbsp Sugar

10 min
not spicy
Serves 2
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13 people cooked this

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Also known as Masala Chai, Masala tea · Veg · Drinks

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Masala cutting chai brewed with crushed cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger, boiled with tea and milk. A quick hot drink for 2 in 10 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves1
Ginger½ inch
Water1 cup
Tea Powder1 tsp
Milk1 cup
Sugar1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	119kcal	238kcal
Protein	4.5g	9g
Carbohydrate	17g	33g
Fat	4.5g	9g
Fibre	1.9g	3.8g
Sugar	13g	25g

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Method

1
Crush the cardamom, cinnamon and clove lightly in a mortar and pestle. Add the piece of ginger too and crush it.
Green CardamomCinnamonClovesGinger
2
In a saucepan, add the water along with the crushed spices. Bring to a boil.
Water
3
When it comes to a boil, add the tea and mix well. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes.
Tea Powder
4
Add the milk. When it comes to a boil, reduce the flame and add the sugar. If you are not using sugar, you can skip it.
MilkSugar
5
Allow it to simmer on a low flame for 1 minute. Strain and serve.

Before you start

How long does Masala Cutting Chai take?: 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masala Cutting Chai serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masala Cutting Chai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masala Cutting Chai spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Masala Cutting Chai?: 1 tsp Tea Powder, 1 cup Milk, ½ inch Ginger, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Cloves, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Cutting Chai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masala Cutting Chai?: About 119 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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GuruOctober 2026
Super. எனக்கு டீ போட சுத்தமா தெரியாது ஆனா இது நல்லா இருந்துச்சு.
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A Cookd cookFebruary 2024
excellent
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DDMarch 2023
super awesomeeee
SiddarthOctober 2026
Masala tea make the morning special 😋 assume 😋
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Priya DharshiniFebruary 2025
this has become my daily tea
GhayathriDecember 2022
Best chai I made. thanks
Nandni NishaanthMarch 2022
best chai
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Amit DharJanuary 2022
it’s good overall, just a bit milky so adjust accordingly
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J Sujay kiranJanuary 2022
it was nice 😊
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Nanditha SrinivasaDecember 2021
The best for chai lovers