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Kesar Chai Recipe - A Delicious Saffron Flavored Indian Tea
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Kesar Chai Recipe - A Delicious Saffron Flavored Indian Tea

A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with water, tea leaves, milk. Ready in 10 min, serves 2.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

10 minTotal Time5m prep · 5m cook
2Servings
120-270Est. Cost
MediumDifficulty
Directions8 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kesar Chai, add water into a saucepan, along with the saffron strands and allow it to come to a brisk boil

    water(2 cups)saffron strands - or more(10)
  2. 2

    Once it begins to boil; add the tea leaves

    tea leaves(1 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Allow the tea leaves to simmer in the water for about a minute and turn off the heat

    water(2 cups)tea leaves(1 teaspoon)
  4. 4

    Once you add the tea leaves, allow it to brew just a little to ensure the tea stays light and does not turn bitter

    tea leaves(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Stir in the milk into the chai and allow it to rest for a few seconds

    milk(1/4 cup)
  6. 6

    Strain the Kesar chai into the cups and serve

  7. 7

    Add a few more saffron strands to the top while serving, this will give a great look and also add to the taste and flavor of the chai

    saffron strands - or more(10)
  8. 8

    Serve the Kesar chai Recipe along with Samosa or Vegetable Bajji or Pakora for an evening snack

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

180 kcal
Protein3g
Carbs12.9g
Fat1g
Fiber2.4g

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