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Adrak Tulsi Chai
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Adrak Tulsi Chai
(Ginger Basil Tea)
You may use toned milk/skimmed milk for tea preparation
8-10 min
Prep (min)
4
Cups
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Vegetarian
Nutrient Information — per 1
Cup
47 Kcal
Energy (kcal)
2.4 g
Protein
3.9 g
Carbohydrate
2.4 g
Total Fats
Amount per diet plan:
1 Cup at one time
Ingredients
3 cups
Water (4 cups if not adding milk)
3 tsp
Tea leaves (black tea leaves)
2 cm piece
Ginger, chopped
4
Tulsi leaves, crushed
1 cup
Milk (preferably toned) (optional)
Method of Preparation
1
Boil 3 cups of water (if using milk) or 4 cups (if having black tea) in a saucepan or kettle.
2
Add crushed tulsi leaves and chopped ginger to the water and let it come to a boil.
3
Once the mixture boils, add tea leaves and let it simmer on low flame for 1-2 minutes.
4
Add milk if desired and let the mixture boil again and simmer for 2-3 minutes. If not adding milk, proceed to the next step.
5
Strain the tea and enjoy.