Easy Chai Recipe! ☕

Learn to make the famous Pakistani chai (tea)!

About Chai 📚

Chai is more than just a drink in Pakistan - it's:

• ●A way to welcome guests
• ●A reason to gather with family
• ●A morning and afternoon tradition
• ●A symbol of hospitality!

Important Safety! ⚠️

This recipe needs adult supervision because:

• ●We use a hot stove
• ●Boiling water is dangerous
• ●Hot chai can burn

Ask an adult to help with all heating steps!

Ingredients 📝

For 2 cups:

• ●2 cups water
• ●2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)
• ●1 cup milk
• ●2-3 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
• ●2-3 cardamom pods (crushed) - optional
• ●Small piece of cinnamon - optional

Step-by-Step! 👨‍🍳

Step 1: Boil Water

• ●Put water in a small pot
• ●Add crushed cardamom
• ●Bring to a boil (adult helps!)

Step 2: Add Tea

• ●Add loose tea leaves or tea bags
• ●Let it boil for 1-2 minutes
• ●Water turns dark brown

Step 3: Add Milk

• ●Pour in the milk
• ●Stir gently
• ●Let it come to a boil again

Step 4: Watch the Magic! 👀

• ●The chai will rise up in the pot
• ●Lower the heat when it rises
• ●Let it boil gently for 2-3 minutes
• ●This makes it creamy!

Step 5: Add Sugar

• ●Turn off the heat
• ●Add sugar
• ●Stir well

Step 6: Strain and Serve

• ●Use a strainer to pour into cups
• ●The tea leaves stay in the strainer
• ●Serve hot!

Pro Tips! 💡

• ●More boiling = stronger chai
• ●More milk = creamier chai
• ●Add ginger for "adrak wali chai"
• ●Pakistanis often re-boil the chai 2-3 times!

What to Serve with Chai 🍪

Traditional chai snacks:

• ●Biscuits (cookies)
• ●Rusk (twice-baked bread)
• ●Samosas
• ●Cake
• ●Parathas

Chai Time Etiquette ☕

In Pakistan:

• ●Guests are always offered chai
• ●It's rude to refuse chai
• ●Chai is served in small cups
• ●Having 2-3 cups is normal!

Fun Fact! 🌟

Pakistanis drink about 3 billion cups of tea every year! That's almost 10 cups per person per day!