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Tulsi chai - basil leaves tea

Thulsi Chai / Basil flavoured Chai latte

A simple infusion to elevate the regular Chai
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks, Traditional
Cuisine Indian, Medicinal, One pot, South indian, Vegetarian, Winter
Servings 2 people
Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups drinking water
  • 10 -15 large basil leaves (Thai, Italian or holy Basil )
  • 3 tsp black tea leaves or orange pekoe tea
  • 1 cup milk plant based or low fat cow's milk
  • 1-2 tbsp jaggery ( crushed)

Instructions
 

  • Into a sauce pan add the water and set to boil.
  • As you see small bubbles appear add the tulsi/ basil leaves.
  • Bring it up to a rolling boil and add the tea leaves.
  • Simmer for a minute.
  • Add in the cup of milk. Choose the type of milk-based on your preference.
  • Let it stay for a minute and remove from heat.
  • Stir in the jaggery powder and strain the tea.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Make it plant-based:

Swap the milk for almond milk to make it vegan. However, don't boil the tea with almond milk. also, dont add the jaggery before serving as it tends to split the milk.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 176mgSugar: 6g
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